Fire breaks out in Umm Ramool warehouse

DUBAI CIVIL DEFENCE

A fire broke out in a warehouse containing cleaning supplies in the Dubai area of Umm Ramool on Friday afternoon, Dubai Civil Defence Operation Centre has confirmed.

The Centre said they were alerted to the blaze at 4.28pm and a team from Al Rashidiya fire station reached the site within five minutes.

Port Saeed, Al Karama and Al Qusais stations were also mobilised

Specialised teams started the evacuation and firefighting process, with the Field Commander confirming at 5.04pm that the incident was under control and no injuries were reported.

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