Massive Fire Breaks Out at Ink Factory in Demra; 4 Firefighting Units at Scene

The blaze started at approximately 11:38 AM, and as of the latest reports at 12:45 PM, the fire has not yet been brought under control. Four units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence are currently working tirelessly to extinguish the flames.

Rashed bin Khaled, Duty Officer at the Fire Service Headquarters, confirmed the incident, stating that the department received the emergency call at 11:38 AM. Initially, two units from the Demra Fire Station were dispatched to the scene and began their operations at 11:55 AM. However, due to the increasing intensity of the fire, two additional units from the Siddique Bazar Fire Station were rushed to the location to join the efforts.

The presence of flammable materials used in ink production within the tin-shed structure is believed to have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. Despite the severity of the blaze, no casualties have been reported thus far. The exact cause of the fire and the total extent of the financial damage are yet to be determined as emergency teams continue their primary task of containment.