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The mangled debris from the Ajman fire. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The souq is near Ajman Speciality Hospital and a fruit and vegetable market in the city's industrial area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Firefighters continue to douse the blaze at Ajman souq on Thursday, August 6. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The fire is believed to have started at an Iranian souq in the emirate at about 6.30pm on Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Workers at the neighbouring market said flames quickly engulfed the area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Ajman Civil Defence said the blaze had been brought under control at about 9pm. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The souq, which is home to dozens of traders, is a popular attraction in Ajman, drawing visitors from across the Emirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Major Gen Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, commander-in-chief of Ajman Police, said investigations were under way to determine the cause of the fire. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The mangled debris from the Ajman fire. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The mangled debris from the Ajman fire. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The souq is near Ajman Speciality Hospital and a fruit and vegetable market in the city's industrial area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Firefighters continue to douse the blaze at Ajman souq on Thursday, August 6. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The fire is believed to have started at an Iranian souq in the emirate at about 6.30pm on Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Workers at the neighbouring market said flames quickly engulfed the area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Ajman Civil Defence said the blaze had been brought under control at about 9pm. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The souq, which is home to dozens of traders, is a popular attraction in Ajman, drawing visitors from across the Emirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Major Gen Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, commander-in-chief of Ajman Police, said investigations were under way to determine the cause of the fire. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The mangled debris from the Ajman fire. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The mangled debris from the Ajman fire. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Huge fire breaks out in Ajman
Firefighters douse the blaze, which apparently started at a souq in the emirate
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06 August, 2020
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