Umm Al Quwain Civil Defense Department evacuated 170 people due to a fire in a house in Al Hamra area.
The fire brigades of the Civil Defense Department in Umm Al Quwain managed to control a fire that broke out in one of the houses in Al Hamra People's Area in Umm Al Quwain, without causing any serious injuries.
In the details, the operating room received a report at 8:15 pm, stating that a house had been burned. Fire engines, ambulances and traffic patrols immediately moved to the scene where rescue teams evacuated the house and neighboring houses. Fire brigades were able to control the incident, extinguish the fire and cool the site. And hand over to the competent authorities in the Emirate to complete the necessary procedures.
Colonel Dr. Salim Hamad Bin Hamdah, Director of Civil Defense Department, Umm Al Quwain said that the fire brigades were able to accomplish their tasks with high accuracy and professionalism because there are additions taking place indiscriminately to buildings and old houses without obtaining the approval of the competent authorities make the situation in the corridors difficult, hindering the work of civil defense This increases the likelihood of the fire extending to the surrounding areas and thus delaying control operations.
He added to the need to abide by the requirements of prevention and public safety at home to preserve lives and property to reach a safe society.
The incident was supervised by Colonel Dr. Salim Hamad bin Hamda and the officers of the centers.