Do you know how many fires were reported in Qatar?

Recent years have seen an increased occurrence of fires in the country.

According to the latest statistics available, there have been around 1,135 fires in 2014. 133 of those were due to electrical faults. In 1,002 cases, the cause of the fire was not disclosed/reported by the investigators. In 2016, there have already been four cases of fires in commercial areas, the most recent being the blaze at the Mall of Qatar.

A fire can break out in the most unexpected of places and if not properly dealt with, can lead to loss of life and severe property damages.

Just last year, Civil Defence placed an order for $28 million in firefighting equipment.

Civil Defence urges residents to take measures to mitigate the chances of a fire breaking out in their residences and office spaces.

In the event of a fire, here are some tips on safe evacuation according to the Ministry of Interior.

Evacuation is considered as an important procedure in case of any emergency, whether it’s a toxic gas leak or fire or...
Posted by Ministry of Interior - Qatar on Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Fires in Qatar
Do you know how many fires were reported in Qatar? Find out here: http://www.qatarliving.com/forum/welcome-qatar/posts/do-you-know-how-many-fires-were-reported-qatar
Posted by Qatar Living on Sunday, 3 April 2016

Sources [gsdp.gov.qa, Doha News]

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3 comments

By zackm• 7 years 2 months ago.

pyros~

By Wild Turkey• 7 years 2 months ago.

Strange? - No, typical.

By britexpat• 7 years 2 months ago.

1002 cases with no report of cause - strange

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