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Abu Dhabi portakabins catch fire
A fire broke out on Sunday at three Portakabins near a building being constructed in Al Falah Street in Abu Dhabi.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:35 August 3, 2008
- Image Credit: Mimmo Catalano/Gulf News Reader
Abu Dhabi: A fire broke out on Sunday at three Portakabins near a building being constructed in Al Falah Street in Abu Dhabi.
Lieutenant Yasir Eisa, head of the public relations department of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, told Gulf News the cabins were used as labour accommodation.
There were no injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
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