A huge fire in a hotel in central Manama was safely controlled, the Ministry of Interior announced through its official social media accounts.

The ministry stated that the General Directorate of Civil Defense managed to put out and control the fire with zero injuries, but left huge damages. 

Not much of information was officially revealed, but preliminary information indicates that no injuries were recorded after the General Directorate of Civil Defense immediately attended to the fire and carried out a precautionary evacuation. 

As for the cause of the fire, that took six vehicles, 23 officers and individuals and hours to be controlled, it is thought to be a result of increased electrical loads on the rooftop of the hotel. 

The Ministry of the Interior assured that everything was under control and the necessary official procedures were taken by concerned authorities.

The ministry urged all to take maximum precautions in general and those regarding electricity connections, especially during the rainy season to avoid dangerous incidents that might put souls in danger.

SOURCE: ALBILAD