Saudi Gazette report
DUBAI — A loud explosion was heard in Dubai late on Wednesday as a ship docked at the Jebel Ali Port exploded after catching fire.
"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 said in a statement.
"So far, there have been no reports of any injury and the fire has been brought under control," the statement added.
#VIDEO: Blast rocks UAE's #Dubai, fire off ship docked at Jebel Ali port. (Credit: @lovindubai) pic.twitter.com/WWaofC79Zh
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) July 7, 2021
Later In a statement carried by Dubai Media Office, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police Lt. Gen. Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri said: "According to initial information, the fire in Jebel Ali Port broke out onboard a small-sized container ship. No casualties were reported."
Maj. Gen. Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defense, said that the fire is in full control and the cooling process is underway.
#VIDEO: #Dubai officials responding to fire caused by explosion on container ship at Jebel Ali Port. (Credit: @DXBMediaOffice) pic.twitter.com/nmQfjLIKp1
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) July 7, 2021
