A massive explosion rocked Dubai on Wednesday as a fire broke out on a docked container ship.
Government authorities said a fire erupted on the vessel anchored in Jebel Ali port and that first responders rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze. Within moments of the initial announcement, officials indicated that no casualties were reported and the fire was under control.
A fire caused by an explosion within a container on board a ship at Jebel Ali Port has been brought under control; no casualities have been reported. pic.twitter.com/iLdS3zEegW
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021
Video footage of the incident appeared to capture a plume of flames.
This was the explosion heard across Dubai tonight. Details to follow. Praying all are safe. Via @xmufaxsam_ pic.twitter.com/pGUPYx0rUj
— Lovin Dubai | لوڤن دبي (@lovindubai) July 7, 2021
Witnesses as far as 15 miles from the epicenter of the blast reported their homes were shaken at around 11:45 p.m. local time.
Authorities have yet to disclose a cause for the incident.
This is a developing story and it will be updated.
