Sharjah authorities are continuing their extensive firefighting efforts on Saturday night following a massive blaze that erupted around 8 a.m. at Hamriyah Port. The fire ignited highly flammable materials stored at the site, prompting a large-scale emergency response.

Officials responded swiftly to the incident and succeeded in containing the fire's spread. So far, there have been no injuries reported.

On December 31, 2023, as Ras Al Khaimah celebrated the New Year, Major General 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 that no casualties had been recorded. He underscored that "firefighting efforts are ongoing, with the highest priority placed on safeguarding lives and property."

Specialised firefighting units are actively working at the site, deploying advanced equipment and adhering to top-tier emergency protocols to bring the situation under control, he added.

Major General bin Amer also called on the public to follow only official sources for updates and warned against spreading rumours, emphasising the critical importance of relying on verified information during such emergencies.

Authorities remain on high alert, closely monitoring the situation, and updates will be provided as firefighting efforts continue.

Just last week, another fire occurred at a petrochemical and fiberglass facility in Sharjah’s Al Sajaa area. Sharjah Civil Defence reported that the blaze was swiftly contained and did not extend to adjacent structures.

That same day, May 25, a separate fire broke out at a warehouse in Abu Dhabi’s Mussaffah industrial area. Firefighting teams from both Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority collaborated to extinguish the fire. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or casualties occurred in that incident as well.

During emergencies, officials consistently urge residents and media outlets to depend exclusively on official channels for updates, warning against the dangers of circulating rumours or unverified information.