Investigation launched into Dubai's Dragon Mart fire

Monday, 1 August 2022 10:02

By ARN News Staff

Authorities in Dubai have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire that broke out in Dragon Mart.

The Dubai Civil Defence teams responded to the fire within five minutes of receiving an alert at 4:57 pm on Sunday.

Officials said the fire started in garbage bins and three cars before spreading to an outer wall of the building.

The fire was finally brought under control at 5:17 pm.

No deaths or injuries were reported, with the site transferred to the authorities for further investigations.

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