(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) UAE firefighters put out a big blaze that broke out in a fuel tanker over the weekend, successfully preventing a major incident.
The Fujairah Civil Defence successfully managed to put out a massive fire that erupted in a dieseltanker that had flipped over in Sakamkam area on the Yabsa Bypass road.
A rescue team was immediately dispatched, comprising firefighters, traffic patrols, ambulances and paramedics to the site of the accident.
According to a statement issued by the police and civil defence, the firefighters had quickly contained the fire.
"The Fujairah Civil Defence cordoned off the site, and put out the fire using foam and water."
The cooling operation - of the gutted tanker - took a little longer, the statement added.
Drivers, particularly carrying inflammable materials, are urged to be extra careful during transportation and abide by the speed limit. Police have also advised motorists to take precautionary measure during the summer when cars are affected by the heat.
AhmedShaaban
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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