Video: Firefighters put out Ajman market blaze, no casualties reported

A massive fire that broke out in a fruits and vegetables market in an Ajman souq on Wednesday evening has been put out.

The blaze had been brought under control in three hours and no casualties have been reported, according to Major General Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ajman Police.

The souq has been closed for four months due to Covid-19 safety measures.

"Civil Defence units and 25 police and ambulance vehicles responded immediately, reaching the incident site within three minutes and were able to isolate neighbouring buildings and bring the fire under control," said Sheikh Sultan Al Nuaimi.

The police evacuated the building and a cooling operation was instigated at the site.

Investigations are underway into the cause of the fire.

Firefighters from civil defence stations in Dubai, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain joined the Ajman force in battling the blaze.

(with inputs from Wam)