Watch: Sharjah firefighters battle blaze for 12 hours at fuel warehouse

Sharjah authorities continue to wage a full-scale firefighting operation Saturday night after a major blaze broke out at around 8am at Hamriyah Port, igniting highly flammable materials stored on-site.

Authorities responded to the fire quickly and managed to prevent its spread; no injuries have been reported so far.

Maj-Gen Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, commander-in-chief of Sharjah Police and Head of the Local Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Team, confirmed to Khaleej Times no casualties have been recorded to date. He emphasised “firefighting efforts are ongoing, with the highest priority placed on safeguarding lives and property.”

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Specialised teams are using advanced equipment and operating under top-tier emergency protocols to control the fire, he added.

Major General bin Amer also urged the public to follow updates through official channels and cautioned against circulating rumors, stressing the importance of relying solely on verified sources for information.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, and updates will be issued as efforts progress.

Last week, a fire broke out at a petrochemical and fiberglass facility in Sharjah’s Al Sajaa area. Sharjah Civil Defence said the fire was quickly contained and did not spread to neighboring facilities

That same day, May 25, another fire broke out at a warehouse in Abu Dhabi’s Mussaffah industrial area. Firefighting teams from Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority worked together to put out the blaze. Authorities said there were no injuries or casualties reported.

During emergency situations, authorities have repeatedly urged residents and media to rely solely on official sources for information, warning against the spread of rumours or unverified reports.