Dubai Civil Defence responds swiftly to contain fuel tanker fire in Al Satwa
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Dubai: At 5:26pm on Friday, the Dubai Civil Defence Operations Room received a report from an individual about a truck fire in the Al Satwa area, near Lulu Residence.

Al Etihad Fire Station, as the first responder and relevant authority, arrived within 5 minutes and found a fuel tanker on fire, with no individuals trapped inside.

The fire was brought under control by 5:54pm and fully extinguished by 6:23pm, with no reported injuries. The site was subsequently handed over to the relevant authorities in accordance with standard procedures.