Irbid market fire put out, suspected arsonists arrested

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Firefighters managed to put down a fire that broke out in an Irbid market for secondhand clothing on Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate (PSD).

Several stores were damaged by the fire, but no injuries were reported, according to the spokesperson.

Disputes between a group of individuals and the owner of a store in the marketplace led to the arson, as determined by forensic investigations, the spokesman said, adding that there have already been three arrests, and a fourth suspect is being sought.