Huge fire in Sharjah car parts shop

Huge fire in Sharjah car parts shop

A huge fire at a second-hand car parts shop in Sharjah has sent heavy black smoke high above the city.

The blaze broke out at the automotive shop near the International School of Choueifat, but was swiftly brought under control according to the emirate’s civil defence department.

The blaze in the industrial area sent flames and smoke high into the air on Thursday morning, with thick smoke drifting across the city which could be seen from the neighbouring emirate of Ajman.

Officials have reported that there are no reports of any injuries and the fire was brought under control within 30 minutes.