Ajman: A fire broke out in a textile factory in Ajman’s new industrial area on Tuesday evening, said Colonel Nasser Rashid Al Ziri of Ajman Civil Defence. No casualties were reported.
The factory was completely gutted in the blaze, which was reported at around 5pm, he said.
Firefighters from Al Jurf and industrial area stations managed to control the fire and prevented it from spreading. A rescue team evacuated nearby buildings to ensure workers’ safety, Col Al Ziri said.
Police blocked all roads leading to the factory, allowing firefighters and ambulance personnel to reach the area quicker, leading to the fire being brought under control sooner, Col Al Ziri said.
Cooling operations lasted until 9pm.
Forensic experts will be visiting the site to determine what caused the blaze. Meanwhile, Col Al Ziri appealed to owners of industrial facilities to maintain their firefighting systems as well as store materials properly.
