Investigations into Mussaffah fire under way

The blaze broke out in a metal scrapyard in the capital's industrial area

Civil Defence teams fight a fire that broke out in Mussaffah on Tuesday. Courtesy Security Media

Investigations are under way into a fire that broke out at a metal scrapyard in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Civil Defence teams from Shakhbout City and Mohammed bin Zayed City worked together to extinguish the blaze in Mussaffah 14, a block in the capital's industrial area.

Brig Gen Mohammed Al Ketbi, director general of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, said the teams stopped the fire from spreading to neighbouring shops.

No injuries were reported.