Fire erupts near Dubai metro station

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Cooling operations are underway after a fire broke out near Abu Bakr Al Siddique Metro station in Deira.

According to Dubai Civil Defence, three vehicles parked in the area caught fire, which then spread to three warehouses nearby.

Firefighters from Port Saeed, Rashidiya and Al Hamriya stations will continue to conduct fire suppression operations. 

Officials added that no injuries have been reported.

Dubai Police announced the reopening of the Salahuddin street after temporarily closing it to carry out emergency services.

 

 

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