At least seven explosions were heard within 20 minutes in Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial area in the United Arab Emirates early on Wednesday, which the Dubai Media office attributed to a fire in a workshop.
According to the official media office of the Emirate, the fire broke out in the Dubai South area and caused several trucks in the workshop to catch fire.
“Dubai Civil Defence confirmed that the fire that broke out last night in the Dubai South area resulted from an incident at a workshop, causing several trucks and caravans to catch fire. The fire was extinguished, with no injuries reported,” the post on X said.
The trucks are believed to have caused the explosionsheard in the city. Two people have reportedly been arrested for recording the incident.
7 explosions rock Dubai in 20 minutes: Report
Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency, quoting Emirati officials, said at least seven explosions took place within a span of 20 minutes. Iran’s state-run Press TV also reported the incident, citing local sources.
Videos circulating online appear to show thick black smoke rising near a residential area after the explosions. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the visuals.
Several residents in the nearby Al Furjan area also told AOL News they heard “at least four or five” loud explosions on Wednesday.
All about Jebel Ali industrial area
Located in the south-west of Dubai, Jebel Ali is one of the region’s key industrial, commercial and logistics hubs.
The area includes Jebel Ali Port and the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), a major international business hub established in 1985. It is home to more than 11,000 companies from over 150 countries.
With direct links to major highways, Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport, the area is crucial for global trade.
The UAE has remained on high alert ever since the war in West Asia broke out. Iran has previously targeted US allies across the region with retaliatory strikes.
With inputs from agencies
