08 Sep 2020 | 08:31 AM UTC
Saudi Arabia: Emergency services respond to warehouse fire along King Abdulaziz Road in Buraydah September 8
Emergency services respond to a warehouse fire along King Abdulaziz Road in Buraydah (Al Qassim region) on September 8; avoid the area, disruptions in the vicinity expected
Event
Emergency service teams are responding to a fire at a warehouse located along the King Abdulaziz Road in Buraydah (Al Qassim region) on Tuesday, September 8. Reports indicate that the fire ignited at the Al Hamed Timber and Building materials warehouse. The cause of the fire remains unknown and there have been no immediate reports of casualties.
Localized disruptions in the vicinity as response teams attempt to control and distinguish the fire should be anticipated in the coming hours. Disruption to business services in the vicinity should also be expected.
Advice
Those in the area are advised to avoid the vicinity of the incident, monitor developments, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.