Major fire breaks out in UAE factory; brought under control after five hours

RAS AL KHAIMAH: A massive fire broke out at a factory in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The incident occurred at a factory in the Al Ghail Industrial Area of Ras Al Khaimah. The blaze was brought under control after five hours of intense efforts. Reports confirm that no injuries were reported in the incident.

Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police and Head of the Local Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Team, stated that thanks to the swift response of emergency teams, the fire was prevented from spreading to nearby warehouses or other locations.

The Civil Defence team, firefighting units from other Emirates, and expert technical teams all took part in the coordinated efforts to bring the fire under control. A total of 16 local and federal departments worked together to extinguish the fire, cool the area, and carry out evacuation procedures. Forensic and technical investigation teams have begun gathering evidence, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.