A fire erupted in three cars and spread to three warehouses near Dubai International Airport. Ruel Pableo for The National
Civil Defence said the fire began at 12.25pm in the cars parked near Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro station in Deira. Ruel Pableo for The National
Firefighters from Port Said, Al Hamriyah and Al Rashidiyah Stations were sent to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported.. Ruel Pableo for The National
Though the fire sent smoke over Dubai International Airport, a spokesperson said that operations were not affected by the blaze. Ruel Pableo for The National
Police temporarily closed Salah Al Din Street and all roads to Al Khubaisi area for one hour from 2.45pm to allow firefighters to extinguish the blaze. Ruel Pableo for The National
The fire lasted about four hours and was put out by 4.40pm, according to Col Ali Hasan Al Mutawa, deputy head of rescue and civil defence. Ruel Pableo for The National
The burnt-out building.. Ruel Pableo for The National
The burnt-out building. Ruel Pableo for The National
The burnt-out cars. Ruel Pableo for The National
The burnt-out cars. . Ruel Pableo for The National
The burnt-out cars. Ruel Pableo for The National
Police said initial suspicions that the warehouses stored gas canisters was incorrect and that two were car repair garages and the third contained paints and paper. Ruel Pableo for The National
The aftermath of the fire. Ruel Pableo for The National
