Civil Defence crews in Dubai attended 31 vehicle fires in June and July.
Crews also responded to 20 fires in residential buildings and two in labour camps.
Brigadier General Ahmed Al Sayegh, Assistant Director General for rescue and fire fighting at Dubai Civil Defence, said 53 incidents were reported during June and July compared to 92 in the same period last year.
Most incidents in the home were due to cooking stoves left unattended, while car fires were mostly caused by fuel or oil leaks, and sparks from welding were the main cause of fires in industrial areas.
Brig Gen Al Sayegh stressed the importance of following fire safety measures at all times.
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