Fire at 6 buildings in Saudi Arabia

International Desk: A fire broke out at six buildings in Jeddah's historic centre on Tuesday night, forcing occupants to evacuate, Arab News reports.

Of the buildings six were completely damaged, according to media reports.

However, fire fighters managed to control the blaze within a few hours of engulfing the fire.

According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), more than 12 Civil Defense fire-fighting and rescue units rushed to the scene and evacuated people from buildings and nearby areas.

SPA quoted Sami Nawar, historic area municipality chief, as saying that the fire hit the historic buildings of Al Ashmawi House, Al Qamsani House and Abdul Al House. Nearly 80 per cent of the fire has been extinguished, he said, adding that there is widespread fear about an imminent collapse of Al Qamsani House.

No casualties were reported, while the authorities were trying to ascertain the cause of the fire.


risingbd/Dhaka/August 16, 2017/A K Azad