Fire in Jebel Ali petroleum warehouse brought under control

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 05:33

A fire, which broke out in a warehouse in Jebel Ali on Tuesday night, has been brought under control.

According to Dubai Media Office, the blaze erupted in a facility storing petroleum products.

Teams from the Civil Defence, who were quick to the scene, brought the situation under control, with no injuries being reported.

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, visited the site with officials to investigate the incident.

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on site as the Dubai Civil Defense brings a fire that erupted at a petroleum products warehouse in Jebel Ali under control; No injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/5ZccQhcNup
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 21, 2020

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