400 firefighters tackle bushfire

The Civil Defense deployed 400 firefighters, 150 safety patrols and 100 water tankers to combat a bushfire that broke out in the village of Owairiyah.

June 18, 2014
400 firefighters tackle bushfire
400 firefighters tackle bushfire

Hanaa Bahashwan

 


 


BAHA — The Civil Defense deployed 400 firefighters, 150 safety patrols and 100 water tankers to combat a bushfire that broke out in the village of Owairiyah. Baha Civil Defense spokesman Col. Jamaa Al-Ghamdi said the blaze spread over a 60 sq. km area that is full of foliage. No injuries were reported.


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