A fire broke out in a house in the Shahama residential area of Abu Dhabi on Tuesday afternoon, Abu Dhabi Police confirmed in a post on social media platform X. Abu Dhabi Police, along with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, are working to put out the fire in the area. While the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, authorities stressed the importance of getting accurate information. “Citizens are advised to only obtain information from official sources,” the authority stressed, reported by Khaleej Times.
A fire also broke out in a residential building in Dubai on Monday. A fire that broke out in a residential tower in Dubai Marina on Monday has been brought under control, Dubai Civil Defence said in a statement. Authorities said the incident started in air conditioning coolers on the building’s roof, and described the fire as “minor”.
Fire in Shahama residential area brought under control
The fire in Shahama residential area was brought under control at 12:44pm with no injuries and entered the cooling phase at 1:28pm. Dubai Civil Defence said the incident was caused by a fire in the air conditioning coolers on the roof of the building. Authorities said the fire was brought under control as the incident was deemed “minor”.
Although the country is still in the grip of a cold winter, the risk of house fires is not zero. UAE residents are being urged to take extra precautions as various things, which can be as simple as leaving a candle lit, can lead to a fire.
Safety tips and guidelines
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence has issued safety tips and guidelines, urging residents to follow preventive measures to keep everyone safe in the event of a house fire. These include:
- Draw a map of their home, showing all doors and windows.
- Check that all exits are accessible.
- Identify escape routes for each room in your home.
- Make sure no objects or furniture are blocking your path to doors and windows.
- Review your emergency exit plan with everyone in the house.
- Designate an outdoor gathering place, also known as a muster point, in front of your home.
- Plan methods for helping those who may need it, such as the elderly, children, and the infirm.
- Check your smoke alarms to make sure they are working properly.