Thick smoke billowed from a commercial building on Mecca Street in West Amman Saturday evening as fire engulfed multiple stories, but there were no injuries, according to the Public Security Directorate's media spokesman. He said Civil Defense crews and fire-fighters rushed to the scene, brought the blaze under control and evacuated people trapped inside the building. Several people were treated on the spot for smoke inhalation, he added. Source: Jordan News Agency
Temperatures to Ease Through Friday After Days of Intense Heat
August 11, 2026
Amman: Temperatures are forecast to decline gradually through the end of the week, returning to seasonal averages by Friday, while very hot conditions continue to affect the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Jordan Meteorologica…