30, 000 extra tents for pilgrims

JEDDAH, November 26, SPA – The Civil Defense has launched a
three-pronged strategy to keep pilgrims safe from fire and rainfall
at the holy sites.


Accordingly, 30,000 new tents have been provided at the holy sites.
More tents will also be supplied as and when needed, Sulaiman
Al-Omar, a senior official in charge of Hajj affairs said here
Tuesday.


Steps have been taken to prevent any fire in the holy sites and in
case of an emergency situation, arrangements have been made to
contain the damage there from, Al-Omar was quoted as saying by the
Jeddah-based Saudi Gazette in a report published today.


Fire-fighting equipment have been placed on roads, bridges and
pilgrims’ residences in Makkah. “We have provided alarm system,
automatic splash, scouts in camps and emergency exits in the holy
sites,” Al- Omar added.

--SPA