Letter Published in The National,Abudhabi on 1.July.09.Uae.

More care needed to avert fires

This is in reference to the recent fire on June 29 in Ajman: what a sad event. In recent months the UAE’s incidence of accidents related to fire has shown a sad state of affairs.

These accidents are mainly due to improper maintenance and negligence. Because of the increase in incidents, many insurers are reluctant to underwrite the risk.

In spite of periodical inspections by civil authorities, it is unfortunate that these incidents continue to occur. The cause of the recent fire was found to be a spark from a welding unit. Companies should be more careful to avoid these types of risks in the future.

K Ragavan, Ajman

 

Letter Published in Khaleejtimes.on 1.July.09.Uae.

Fire … Fire 1 July, 2009 It was painful to read the news, ‘Fire at Foam Factory in Ajman Sparks Panic, (KT, June 30). There has been a spate of fire accidents in the recent months. This is mainly due to improper maintenance and negligence. Due to an increase in such incidents, reinsurers are reluctant to underwrite the risk from the insurance companies. In spite of periodical inspections from civil authorities, it is unfortunate that such accidents keep happening. However, companies should be more vigilant to avoid such accidents. K Ragavan, Ajman