UAE: Tree catches fire in Abu Dhabi; authorities tackle blaze
A tree caught on fire in Abu Dhabi on Monday, July 28, the Abu Dhabi Police announced.
The incident took place in the Al Saad area in Al Ain during the evening.
The authority along with the emirate's Civil Defence are currently tackling the blaze.
The police urged residents to obtain information only from official sources.
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