CDAA puts out fire in Dhofar Governorate

Muscat: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at a farm in the Wilayat of Salalah, Dhofar Governorate.

"The firefighting teams of the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in Dhofar Governorate were able to put out a grass fire in a farm in the Awqad area in the Wilayat of Salalah," CDAA said in a statement.

 ‎Grass fires can spread quickly and even the most experienced farmers can get caught up by the speed. There are simple things that you can do to prevent such incidents, such as:

1- Keep grass short; you can mow, graze or slash it back.

2- Maintain your machinery.

3- Know where you can move your animals to safety.

4- Check and maintain fire fighting equipment like pumps and hoses.

5- Make sure a fire truck can access your property; think about gates, bridges or obstructions.