Yahoo News Dubai explosion: Huge fire and blast on container ship rocks Jebel Ali port
A huge explosion rocked Dubai on Wednesday night after fire ripped through a container ship at the port of Jebel Ali — a the biggest port in the Middle East.
A fire has been reported to have broken out in a container within a ship anchored in Jebel Ali Port. A Dubai Civil Defense team is working to put out the blaze.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021
Residents reported the blast shook windows in the city, and a fireball could be seen in the night skyline.
Two fire trucks and other emergency vehicles could be seen heading south of Dubai on the main road that leads to Abu Dhabi, Reuters reported.
Oil tanker at Jebel Ali port in Dubai has reportedly suffered an explosion on board. pic.twitter.com/iBBCZXE8Sz
— Kyle Glen (@KyleJGlen) July 7, 2021
The United Arab Emirates government’s Dubai Media Office (DMO) said the fire was “under control” and that there were no deaths or injuries.
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