The Jebel Ali Explosion: What We Know So Far Direct From UAE Government

Last night before midnight an explosion shook many parts of Dubai.

It was felt in neighborhoods across the city including JLT, the Marina, The Springs, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills, and Jebel Ali with residents in Abu Dhabi also reporting hearing a loud sound.

Confused residents took to social media to determine the cause of the bang, and quickly footage of a blaze at Jebel Ali Ports started appearing on social media and WhatsApp groups.

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People quickly jumped onto Twitter to share info, many shared where they were when they heard the bang

Did anyone hear a huge explosion with an aftershock in Dubai my house just shook. So weird?

— Luciano Rahal (@RiotGrasshopper) July 7, 2021

This first initial image of the fire at Jebel Ali, one of the world’s busiest ports, and busiest port in the Gulf, went viral

Watch: Massive explosion rocks Dubai's Jebel Ali Port, no casualties reported https://t.co/qhYKjaD3VM #dubaiexplosion

— Sambad English (@Sambad_English) July 8, 2021

And more footage of a fire captured from different points around Dubai started trending

⚠️🇺🇸#STANDBY: Working to verify early reports by US citizens in Dubai, United Arab Emirates of a massive explosion pic.twitter.com/vMssEzP5FO

— Intel Point ALERTS (@IntelPointAlert) July 7, 2021

Dubai Media Office quickly shared the cause of the blaze

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/oMTaJhgEYd

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021

Confirming that a fire on a container within a ship caused the explosion, although the cause of the fire is still unknown

Emergency services are at the scene controlling the blaze. No casualties reported, according to the latest update by Dubai Media Office 🙏 #lovindubai pic.twitter.com/CQ0c2RHlVL

— Lovin Dubai | لوڤن دبي (@lovindubai) July 7, 2021

And into early this morning, Dubai Media Office continued to provide updates

Director General of Dubai Civil Defense Maj. Gen. Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi: The Jebel Ali Port fire has been brought fully under control and the cooling process is under way pic.twitter.com/t0kMEc8Bws

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021

Highlighting that no casualties had been reported

Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri: According to initial information, the fire in Jebel Ali Port broke out on board a small-sized container ship. No casualties were reported. pic.twitter.com/iqZV2x2YhR

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021

‘Must acknowledge that over the years Dubai has developed one of the best emergency response teams in the world. Prayers.’

Have spoken to @DPWorldUAE Chairman HE @ssulayem
It was a small container explosion at Jebel Ali Port.
All is under control & the fire has been extinguished.
Must acknowledge that over the years Dubai has developed one of the best emergency response teams in the world. Prayers. pic.twitter.com/Xh1pbaGOvn

— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) July 7, 2021

“Be sure to recognise the heroes’ DCD battled and controlled the blaze and cooling operations began overnight

While the news tells u how “Earth Shattering” the explosion at #JabalAli Port was; be sure to recognize how promptly the heroes from #Dubai Civil Defense acted to control the blaze and avoid any casualties or major loss. Rest assured as #MyDubai is safe Alhumdolillah

— 𝐒𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐳 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢 🥶 (@SyedSBukhari) July 7, 2021

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