Irbid: Firefighters of the East Irbid Civil Defense Directorate responded on Monday to a fire at a warehouse containing spices in the industrial area of Irbid Governorate, the Public Security Directorate's media spokesman said. He stated that firefighting crews successfully brought the blaze under control at the 100-square-meter warehouse. During the incident, 13 individuals suffered from smoke inhalation. They received first aid at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital, where they were reported to be in fair condition.
According to Jordan News Agency, an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire. The swift response of the firefighting teams helped in preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent areas within the industrial zone. The authorities are focused on identifying any potential safety violations or other contributing factors that may have led to the incident.