A massive fire erupted in a factory in the Bensouda Industrial Zone in the Moroccan city of Fez this evening. Firefighting and civil defense teams rushed to the scene immediately upon receiving the report, where they managed to control the flames and extinguish the fire.
Local sources reported that the fire caused significant material damage to the factory, but no human injuries or loss of life have been confirmed at the time of writing this report. The causes of the fire outbreak remain unknown, as the relevant authorities are conducting their investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident.
The fire site witnessed a heavy presence of security forces who worked on organizing traffic in the area and facilitating the work of firefighting teams. Representatives of the local authorities were also present to closely monitor the developments of the situation.
This incident has raised concerns among local residents and workers in the industrial area, especially given the volume of thick smoke that rose from the fire site. Authorities continue their efforts to assess the extent of the damage and ensure the safety of the area.
It is worth noting that the Bensouda Industrial Zone is one of the most important industrial areas in the city of Fez, housing many significant factories and industrial facilities. Local authorities have called on factory and plant owners in the area to take all necessary preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
The competent authorities will issue an official statement about the incident upon completion of the initial investigations and accurate assessment of the damages.