Fire ravages an automotive filter factory in the Jouamaa commune

High alert among authorities in Fahs-Anjra

The TAC 1 industrial zone in the Jouamaa commune, located in the Fahs-Anjra province, was on high alert on the afternoon of Friday, September 11, 2026, following a massive fire that broke out in a factory specializing in the manufacture of automotive filters. Due to strong winds, the flames quickly spread to two neighboring factories, complicating the task of the intervention teams.

Rapid response from rescue teams and factory evacuations

Immediately upon receiving notice of the incident, local authorities, security services, and Civil Protection units rushed to the scene, reinforced with advanced firefighting equipment. Field teams took immediate decisions, including the evacuation of all workers and employees from the affected factory and neighboring plants to ensure their safety; these efforts successfully avoided any loss of life.

Field challenges in extinguishing operations

Currently, firefighting teams are continuing their painstaking efforts to fully contain the blaze. The response teams are facing significant challenges due to weather conditions, specifically high wind speeds that are fueling the flames; however, there is great determination to contain the fire and prevent its spread to other neighboring industrial units in the area.