Classroom Fire in Abu Dhabi

abu dhabi — The Civil Defence in Abu Dhabi managed to control a fire that broke out in a classroom in Al Afaaq Model School on Al Falah Street early morning on Tuesday before students arrived.

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Published: Thu 25 Sep 2008, 1:15 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 7:47 PM

Safeya Mohamed, school principal, said the students whose class had caught fire were shifted to another classroom where they continued the lessons.

Dr Mughir Al Khaili, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Education Council, Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Director of the Abu Dhabi Educational Zone, and Samia Abdul Raouf Al Awar, Director of the Engineering Projects at the Municipality Department, visited the school to check the damage caused by the fire.

Authorities suspect the fire was caused by a short circuit .

Dr Al Khaili instructed education zone engineers to coordinate with the technical staff of the Civil Defence and municipality to identify the causes of the fire so that such incidents could be avoided in the future.

He also gave instructions to carry out the required maintenance works in the classroom.

ahmed@khaleejtimes.com

Published: Thu 25 Sep 2008, 1:15 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 7:47 PM

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