It’s important to follow all the fire safety rules and know the important drills in case one occurs, as it can be life-saving. After all, a blazing fire that engulfs a building is absolutely terrifying! And the people in a residential tower of Ajman 1 had to face this situation when multiple floors of a high rise caught fire. Here’s all about this scary incident!
A High-Rise Residential Tower In Ajman 1 Complex Catches Fire
Residents of a high-rise tower in Ajman 1 Complex woke up to a rude shock after they found their building blazing in a fire. As it happens, the people in the residential complex quickly evacuated within an hour! Not to mention, this fire erupted in the Tower 2 of the Ajman 1 Complex in the Al Rashdiyah 3 district. According to a report by the Gulf News, the Ajman Police and the Civil Defence teams quickly sprung into action to control the fire that is said to have broken out at 12 AM. So, as the firefighters braved the fire to bring it under control and finally put it out, affected residents sat on the pavement, awaiting further instruction from the authorities, as mentioned in the report.
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No Injuries Have Been Reported So Far
It should be noted that many families have been affected by the accident. Yes, in a report by Khaleej Times on this incident, it was revealed that the Director-General of Police Operations at Ajman Police, Brigadier Abdullah Saif Al Matrooshi mentioned that a mobile police station was brought to the site where people could report the loss of items. As it happens, the official Instagram account of the Ajman Police also shared the gruesome aftermath of the blazing fire, which engulfed multiple floors. Not to mention, seven buses had also been provided by the emirate’s Transport Authority to move residents from Tower 2 to hotels in Ajman and Sharjah. However, it is worth noting that there have been no injuries reported so far which is excellent news.
Such news reports really do make us worry about the repercussions of not following the rules that can avoid such tragic fire accidents. However, we do hope the residents affected get their lives on track once again soon!
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