Fire brought under control at Ajman residential tower

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 20:15

By ARN News Staff

Ajman Civil Defence teams have contained an accidental fire that broke out in a residential tower on the Corniche, responding swiftly after receiving an emergency report.

Authorities said the building was evacuated as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of residents.

The fire was brought under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby residential buildings.

Ajman Civil Defense teams successfully contained an accidental fire that broke out in a residential tower on the Corniche, responding immediately after receiving the emergency report.

The relevant authorities in Ajman stated that the tower’s residents were evacuated as a… pic.twitter.com/Cl6gqXkL6I
— Government of Ajman Media Office (@AjmanMedia) July 14, 2026

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