(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
A massive fire broke out in a number of caravans at the Khat area in Ras Al Khaimah for no clear reason.
Official sources with the RAK civil defence department said that one of the caravans was used as rest areas for workers. "The high flames quickly engulfed the first caravan and then spread to the nearby caravans which were all totally gutted in the blaze."
The flames also spread to an adjacent car, they added. "The bonnet of the car was damaged in the fire."
The central operations room of the RAK Police, having alerted of the fire, dispatched firefighters, ambulances, paramedics and rescue teams to the site in a record time.
The civil defence firefighters managed to put out the fire, and no human casualties were reported in the caravan fire. "Firefighters managed to put out the flames using water and foam, and cooled down the caravans so that the fire does not start again or spread to nearby properties."
Investigations are on to identify the reasons behind the fire, they stated. "The case has been referred to the bodies concerned to identify the owner of the caravans, and find the reasons behind the blaze."
Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt, I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here, I worked as an English language instructor, chief En/Ar translator, proofreader, reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter, correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media, Cairo University, 2014, a bachelor degree in English language and translation, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 1996, and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation, interpretation, EFL instruction, and reporting. I am interested in technology, aviation, politics, as well as community, parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and surfing the web.
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