Fire at Abu Dhabi's Carpet Market brought under control
Emergency crews battle carpet market blaze near Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi
Dubai: Teams from Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have successfully contained a fire that broke out Friday morning at the Carpet Souk near Zayed Port. Cooling and smoke extraction operations are currently underway, with no injuries reported.
Traffic in the surrounding area is flowing normally. Abu Dhabi Police has urged the public to rely solely on official sources for information.
In an earlier statement, Abu Dhabi Police said joint teams were already dealing with the fire and had mobilised resources to the area.
Specialised firefighting and emergency teams were deployed shortly after the incident was reported, with containment efforts continuing at the location.
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No disruption to traffic reported
Officials confirmed that the fire has not affected traffic flow in the vicinity of the incident site.
In an earlier statement, Abu Dhabi Police said joint teams were already dealing with the fire and had mobilised resources to the area.
Public urged to rely on official sources
Authorities have advised the public to follow only verified updates from official channels and avoid sharing unconfirmed information.
