Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Bahrain Extinguishes Fire at Facility Near Manama


(MENAFN) Bahrain’s Interior Ministry reported on Thursday that civil defense teams successfully extinguished a fire at a facility in Muharraq, located near the capital Manama, with no injuries reported, according to reports.

In an official statement, the ministry said the blaze was brought under control and occurred following what it described as an act of Iranian aggression. The authorities emphasized that the situation was handled promptly and that emergency teams acted quickly to prevent further escalation.

Earlier, warning sirens were activated across the area, with officials urging residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe locations as a precautionary measure.

No additional details about the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage were immediately made available. The incident adds to ongoing regional tensions in the Gulf, highlighting the vulnerability of key facilities to potential attacks, as stated by reports.

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