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

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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.

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

I actually thought I went crazy at first but then when I checked outside I saw a few of my neighbors all gathered . Was insanely loud in meadows! -@Abdul7_8_6

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

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

Dubai Media Office quickly shared the cause of the blaze

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

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

Highlighting that no casualties had been reported

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

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

Watch the full story on The Lovin Dubai Show here

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