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Watch: Dubai Police put out boat fire near floating bridge
The bridge has been closed to traffic during the operation
- PUBLISHED: Sun 12 Feb 2017, 8:51 AM UPDATED: Sun 12 Feb 2017, 4:23 PM
In a heroic and stunning video, the Dubai Police has released aerial footage of what looks like a fire on a boat.
Aerial footage of the fire #accident which occurred today morning. pic.twitter.com/kIcOehgNVQ - Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) February 12, 2017
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In the aerial footage, the boat is seen billowing with smoke as Dubai Civil Defence watercraft quell the blaze. The fire, which occurred near the floating bridge going towards Deira City Centre has prompted police to also close the Floating Bridge to oncoming traffic to ensure the safety of residents and motorists.
Attention: Floating Bridge is temporarily closed due to a fire accident. Kindly use alternative routes.#TrafficUpdates - Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) February 12, 2017
No deaths or injuries have been reported so far.