In pictures: Flying firefighter participates in extinguishing a fire on a cargo boat in Dubai

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Dubai Civil Defense teams have controlled a fire that broke out in a wooden cargo boat in Hamriyah Port in Dubai, using the latest technologies, including the flying firefighter, due to the circumstances of the accident.

The Civil Defense spokesman said that a report was received at 11.54 minutes this morning about a fire accident in a wooden cargo boat "launch" in Hamriyah Port, for a team to immediately move from the Hamriyah Fire Center as a first responder, a competent authority, in addition to the port's fire station for support and support. And specialized teams and units of firefighting and marine rescue.

He added that upon arrival, only seven minutes later, at 12:01 a.m., it was found that the boat caught fire and caused thick smoke due to the nature of the materials that were on board, pointing out that the field commander of the firefighting teams continued the evacuation operations, and the combat men were keen to isolate the boat so as not to The fire extends to the neighboring boats, and the accident was declared under control within 23 minutes, and then cooling operations began and the necessary measures were taken in coordination with the relevant authorities.

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