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Sharjah confirms full containment of Al Hamriyah Port fire

SHARJAH, 1st June, 2025 (WAM) – The Local Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has confirmed full containment of the fire that broke out at 6:10 a.m. on Saturday at Al Hamriyah Port, caused by the ignition of petrochemical materials. The incident was met with a rapid, highly prepared, and coordinated field response marked by institutional integration and precise task execution.

Successfully achieved full containment of the fire

Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police and Head of the Local Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Team, stated that specialised teams successfully achieved full containment of the fire by 6:25 a.m. on Sunday — within 24 hours of the initial outbreak.

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Authorities have begin cooling operations at the site

He noted that relevant authorities have begun cooling operations at the site. Specialised technical teams from forensic and laboratory departments will determine the cause of the fire and assess the damages in coordination with concerned entities. The results will be officially announced once all technical and laboratory procedures are completed.

The teams responded to the incident with high professionalism

Major General bin Amer emphasised that the teams responded to the incident with high professionalism from the very first moment, following a structured plan focused on firefighting, securing the perimetre, and isolating risk sources.

Specialised technical teams efforts

They, he added, used the latest equipment and machinery, supported by specialised technical teams from both local and national entities. These included the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, National Guard, National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), civil defense departments across the UAE, Joint Aviation Command, Sharjah and Hamriyah municipalities, Sharjah Civil Aviation Department, Sharjah Airport Authority, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). This comprehensive effort contributed to containing the fire and preventing it from spreading to neighboring facilities.

The emergency response system

The head of the local emergency team credited the successful outcome to divine favour first, followed by the swift response, field efficiency, and effective coordination. These factors demonstrated a well-studied readiness within the emergency response system and reflected a strong institutional work ethic that prioritises the safety of lives and protection of property above all.

Sharjah’s crisis and emergency management strategies

He confirmed that this response represents a practical application of Sharjah’s crisis and emergency management strategies, aligning with the national response framework and showcasing the UAE’s ability to handle various challenges with competence and resilience.

The largest industrial blazes in the emirate

It is noteworthy the fire, described as one of the largest industrial blazes in the emirate in recent years, was caused by the ignition of highly flammable petrochemical materials. The intensity of the flames and smoke was such that they could be seen from neighbouring emirates

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Mina Al Hamriya 

Mina Al Hamriya serves as a traditional cargo gateway, facilitating the movement of non-containerised cargo between Dubai and the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, and India. The port is well known for its flexibility, being able to berth different kinds of vessels, from traditional dhows to breakbulk vessels and RoRo ships. The port’s location – close to the centre of Dubai – makes it an ideal destination for a variety of goods that benefit from its proximity to the city.

Port for the region’s fishing industry

Mina Al Hamriya has one of the largest quarantine facilities in the Middle East, making it a destination terminal for livestock imports. It is also a preferred port for the region’s fishing industry due to its ability to berth 190 fishing vessels at a time. The port is an attractive hub for used car trading, given its proximity to Dubai’s used car markets.

Source : UAE Media

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