Loud explosion rocks dubai, buildings shake; smoke seen near burj khalifa, video surfaces
A powerful explosion in Dubai caused buildings to shake and smoke to rise near the Burj Khalifa area.
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Amid the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict, a loud explosion in Dubai on Friday created panic across the city. The blast was so powerful that nearby buildings reportedly shook and thick black smoke spread in the area. A video of the incident has also surfaced on social media, in which the Burj Khalifa can be clearly seen behind the site of the explosion.
According to news agency AFP, people present in nearby buildings felt strong vibrations after the blast. The Dubai Media Office said debris from the explosion caused minor damage to the exterior of a building in central Dubai. Authorities clarified that no injuries have been reported in the incident.
Rescue operation underway
Information shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) said that during the rescue operation, falling debris caused slight damage to the outer portion of a building in central Dubai. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
According to AFP, sirens were heard continuously from the direction of the main Sheikh Zayed Road after the explosion in the UAE city. Officials are currently investigating the incident.