• No serious injuries were reported, although all three boats, which were to take their cargo to Iran, were destroyed. Courtesy: Government of Dubai Media Office
    No serious injuries were reported, although all three boats, which were to take their cargo to Iran, were destroyed. Courtesy: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • It took eight teams on shore and three specially equipped boats almost three hours to bring the fire under control. AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili
    It took eight teams on shore and three specially equipped boats almost three hours to bring the fire under control. AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili
  • Flames could be seen from miles away, with those close to the scene clambering on to other boats along the wharf to see the smouldering and charred remains of the dhows. Satish Kumar / The National
    Flames could be seen from miles away, with those close to the scene clambering on to other boats along the wharf to see the smouldering and charred remains of the dhows. Satish Kumar / The National
  • “It is a very good thing that there were no serious injuries,” said Lt Col Rashid Al Buflaseh, Civil Defence general director office manager. “The fire spread because of multi-cargo on the shore...” Satish Kumar / The National
    “It is a very good thing that there were no serious injuries,” said Lt Col Rashid Al Buflaseh, Civil Defence general director office manager. “The fire spread because of multi-cargo on the shore...” Satish Kumar / The National
  • Information about the fire reached authorities at 3.04pm after which teams were dispatched, the colonel said. Courtesy @Halla1101 via Twitter
    Information about the fire reached authorities at 3.04pm after which teams were dispatched, the colonel said. Courtesy @Halla1101 via Twitter
  • As the flames raged, worried owners gathered on the dock, standing amidst cartons of almonds and cashews waiting to be loaded onto boats, and boxes filled with water pump equipment.
    As the flames raged, worried owners gathered on the dock, standing amidst cartons of almonds and cashews waiting to be loaded onto boats, and boxes filled with water pump equipment.
  • Some watched in despair as their livelihoods went up in smoke. “I have lost everything, nothing is insured,” said Faraz, who estimated he had lost Dh600,000 worth of merchandise including refrigerators and batteries. “I’m in tension. I don’t know what to do. Everything is gone.” Courtesy @Halla1101 via Twitter
    Some watched in despair as their livelihoods went up in smoke. “I have lost everything, nothing is insured,” said Faraz, who estimated he had lost Dh600,000 worth of merchandise including refrigerators and batteries. “I’m in tension. I don’t know what to do. Everything is gone.” Courtesy @Halla1101 via Twitter
  • Officials said an estimate of losses would begin once the area was completely secured. Satish Kumar / The National
    Officials said an estimate of losses would begin once the area was completely secured. Satish Kumar / The National
  • After the fire was contained, the wharf loading area was cooled and re-checked to prevent stray embers from reigniting material in the loading bay areas, officials said. Courtesy: Government of Dubai Media Office
    After the fire was contained, the wharf loading area was cooled and re-checked to prevent stray embers from reigniting material in the loading bay areas, officials said. Courtesy: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • Traffic flow to and from the creek was not affected. Courtesy: Government of Dubai Media Office
    Traffic flow to and from the creek was not affected. Courtesy: Government of Dubai Media Office

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Part of Dubai Creek up in flames after dhows catch fire - in pictures

Vikas Roy

July 13, 2015

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Part of Dubai Creek went up in flames on Monday afternoon after three dhows caught fire. Tyres, blankets, plastic items and boxes of food - all on the jetty - were among the items caught up in the blaze.

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