Civil defence and rapid-intervention teams today put out a blaze that gutted three shops in the building of Baniyas Cooperative Society, on the road between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
The fire destroyed the three shops but no casualties were reported.
Lt. Colonel Mohammed Abdul Jalil Al Ansari, Director General of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, said teams rushed to the scene immediately after the fire started at 4.45 p.m. local time and prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring buildings.
Al Ansari called on owners of businesses and of warehouses to ensure their properties meet safety requirements, make sure that all electrical wiring is sound and safe and avoid overloading power transformers.
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