What is Ajman fire in Dubai?
The fire reportedly broke out in the emirate’s new industrial area. “Four civil defence centres are involved in fighting the big inferno,” the sources said. A day after a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut, a major fire now broken out at Ajman market area at around 6.30 pm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
How far away did you hear the explosion in Dubai?
Several CNN personnel in Dubai said they heard and felt the explosion, which caused buildings to shake, as far away as 15 kilometers away from the port. Social media video showed a large ball of fire burst from the port area lighting up the night sky.
How many people died in the Dubai ship fire?
There were no reported deaths or injuries and the fire was brought under control, authorities said. The Comoros Islands-owned ship was docked at the port when the blast occurred in a container holding cleaning products, according to Dubai’s Civil Defense chief Rashed Al Matroush.
What happened at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port?
Dubai, UAE (CNN) An explosion on a container ship docked at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port late Wednesday caused a large fire and was felt across the city, authorities said. There were no reported deaths or injuries and the fire was brought under control, authorities said.
What caused the fire in Dubai?
A fire broke out on Friday on a yacht under maintenance off the Dubai coast, caused by an engine malfunction, the local authorities said. No casualties were reported. The world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, lit up Wednesday night in solidarity with Australia where devastating fires are still burning.
Is there a fire in Abu Dhabi?
An Indian-origin family has been rescued after a fire in their residential complex in Abu Dhabi, officials said. A small fire broke out a Dubai hotel on Monday, forcing guests and staff to leave, in the third such blaze in the United Arab Emirates tourism and trade hub in less than a week.
Are there any casualties in the Dubai fire?
No casualties were reported. The world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, lit up Wednesday night in solidarity with Australia where devastating fires are still burning. An Indian doctor was killed when his car overturned and caught fire in Dubai, media reported.