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Dubai Civil Defence groups tackling the hearth after the explosion at Jebel Ali Port, Dubai.
Picture Credit score: Dubai Media Workplace

Dubai: An explosion hit a ship in Jebel Ali Port, Dubai on Wednesday night time, in response to authorities.

The blast occured in a container aboard the vessel, making ready to dock away from the port’s essential transport line, at round midnight.

In line with Dubai Civil Defence, ‪no fatalities occured. There have been 14 sailors aboard the ship, who have been evacuated safely.

Lt Basic Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-In-Chief at Dubai Police went to the hearth website and mentioned the hearth occurred on a cargo ship at dockside 14.

“The ship was carrying 130 containers. Three containers contained flammable supplies. There have been no explosives inside it or radioactive supplies” Lt Gen Al Marri mentioned.

‪Main Basic Rashid Al Matroushi, director of Dubai Civil Defence confirmed that fireplace was below management and now below cooling course of.

In line with Mona Al Marri Director Basic of the Authorities of Dubai Media Workplace, all sailors have been evacuated safely.

An investigation is ongoing to find out the rationale behind the hearth.

Residents in lots of elements of Dubai reported listening to the blast coming from the port.

Jebel Ali Port Authorities mentioned they took all needed measures to make sure the traditional motion of ships within the port.

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