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The National
37 minutes ago
- Climate
- The National
Large blaze contained at Sharjah's Al Hamriyah fuel depot after 24-hour battle
Helicopters and firefighting equipment were used to bring a blaze at a fuel depot in Sharjah's Al Hamriyah Port under control on Saturday. No casualties were reported by Sharjah Civil Defence, who battled black smoke and raging flames from about 6.10am after the fire was sparked by the ignition of petrochemical substances. With specialists in fire and chemical safety brought in from across the country, the incident is believed to have started in a warehouse and was brought under control at 6.25am on Sunday, officials said. After the alarm was raised, a unified response system was activated in a joint operation overseen by civil defence units from across the Emirates, the Ministry of Defence, National Guard and Joint Aviation Command, the military air division. Chinook helicopters could be seen unloading gallons of water from buckets onto the flames. Municipalities of Sharjah and Al Hamriyah were also involved in the co-ordinated response to control the incident. The emergency action limited damage to surrounding property, emergency services said. Maj Gen Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, commander-in-chief of Sharjah Police and chairman of the Local Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah, said there had no been no loss of human life, and urged the public to follow official sources of information on the incident. Maj Gen bin Amer hailed the efforts of emergency units from across the country who worked in tandem to prevent the large fire from spreading. He said forensic teams will conduct investigations on site to determine the cause of the blaze and assess the damage caused, the results of which will be announced once concluded. Fire crews will remain on site on Sunday as dampening down of the affected area continues, to prevent further outbreaks, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C through the day.
CTV News
7 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Barrie's Deputy Fire Chief speaks about efforts to accommodate wildfire evacuees
Barrie Watch Eric MacFadden, Barrie's deputy fire chief, speaks about the city's efforts to accommodate wildfire evacuees.
Arab News
10 hours ago
- Health
- Arab News
Firefighting and rescue drone to be used during Hajj for first time
RIYADH: A firefighting drone called 'Falcon' will be deployed during this year's Hajj for the first time, the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense announced on Sunday. The drone, enhanced with artificial intelligence, is specifically designed for firefighting and rescue operations in high-altitude or otherwise challenging-to-access locations, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It boasts an operational flight time of up to 12 hours at high altitudes and can carry a payload of approximately 40 kilograms, SPA added. It is equipped with a versatile multi-purpose firefighting system, along with integrated rescue, control, and safety systems. Its capabilities include thermal cameras and the ability to broadcast live footage from the site, which can be directly linked to the command and control center. The drone offers diverse applications for high-rise buildings, industrial sites, areas containing hazardous materials, crowded environments, and forest fires. Its key advantages include rapid response speed, reduced risk to personnel, and enhanced decision-making capabilities through real-time imaging, SPA said. Director General of Civil Defense, Major General Hamoud bin Suleiman Al-Faraj, made the announcement at the Press Conference of the Hajj Security Forces emphasized the importance of preventive measures through pre-inspection tours of pilgrims' residences, conducting safety patrols, and implementing a number of joint scenarios and exercises with the relevant authorities a the holy sites. These efforts aim to enhance coordination and optimal response to emergency situations, with support from rapid intervention teams deployed around the clock, he said. Meanwhile, the Director of Public Security Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami said 269,678 non-residents of Makkah without permits were stopped from entering the holy city, 252 fake Hajj campaigns were apprehended, 1,239 people transporting others in violation of Hajj regulations were arrested, and 109,632 vehicles violating Hajj rules were sent back.
CTV News
14 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Forest fires: Quebec sends aid to Alberta and Manitoba
A Quebec water bomber, shown here in this handout photo from June 20, 2024, sits at the Happy Valley-Goose Bay airport, ready to help battle wildfires in central Labrador. (Hunter Wilson/The Canadian Press)
The National
a day ago
- Climate
- The National
Large fire contained at Sharjah's Al Hamriyah fuel depot
Helicopters and firefighting equipment were used to bring a blaze at a fuel depot in Sharjah's Al Hamriyah Port under control on Saturday. No casualties were reported by Sharjah Civil Defence, who battled black smoke and raging flames from about 8am. With specialists in fire and chemical safety brought in from across the country, the incident is believed to have started in a warehouse and was brought under control about 12 hours later. After the alarm was raised, a unified response system was activated in a joint operation overseen by civil defence units from across the Emirates, the Ministry of Defence, National Guard and Joint Aviation Command, the military air division. Chinook helicopters could be seen unloading gallons of water from buckets onto the flames. Municipalities of Sharjah and Al Hamriyah were also involved in the co-ordinated response to control the incident. The emergency action limited damage to surrounding property, emergency services said. Maj Gen Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, commander-in-chief of Sharjah Police and chairman of the Local Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah, said there had no been no loss of human life, and urged the public to follow official sources of information on the incident. Fire crews will remain on site on Sunday as dampening down of the affected area continues, to prevent further outbreaks, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C through the day.
