Ajman Souq fire under control, no casualties

By Eudore R. Chand

AJMAN 6 August 2020: A massive fire, which broke out in Ajman Souq, had been brought under control and no casualties have been reported, according to Major General Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of Ajman Police.

The Souq had been closed for the past four months due to Covid-19 safety measures,said Wam.

“Civil Defence units and 25 police and ambulance vehicles responded immediately, reaching the incident site within three minutes, and were able to isolate neighbouring buildings and bring the fire under control,” said Sheikh Sultan Al Nuaimi.

The police evacuated the building. Investigations are underway into the cause of the fire.

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