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2021-07-07 Arabia

Dubai explosion caused by ship fire, authorities report

[LasVegasSun] A container ship anchored at Dubai's huge port caught fire late Wednesday Thursday, the emirate's media office reported, causing an explosion that sent tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates.

The Twitter post from Dubai's state-run media office said that a fire was reported to have erupted on a ship and that a team of firefighters was working to control the blaze. Witnesses reported shaking buildings across the city.

People in Dubai recording with their phones from their high-rises posted frantic videos on social media showing a fiery ball illuminating the night sky.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2021-07-07 17:52|| || Front Page|| [11140 views ] Top

#1 Details are scarce at the present time.

There sure seem to be lots of explosions lately.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2021-07-07 17:56|| 2021-07-07 17:56|| Front Page Top

#2 According to the Seattle Times, the fire is under control, whatever that means, and this took place at Jebel Ali Port.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-07-07 19:04|| 2021-07-07 19:04|| Front Page Top

#3 "Here in the Royal Navy the cannibalism problem is relatively under control..."

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2021-07-07 19:56|| 2021-07-07 19:56|| Front Page Top

#4 Witnesses reported shaking buildings across the city.

She was shakin'... snapping her fingers!

Posted by Raj 2021-07-07 20:29|| 2021-07-07 20:29|| Front Page Top

#5 Love me some Eddie Money

Posted by Frank G 2021-07-07 21:07|| 2021-07-07 21:07|| Front Page Top

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