Container explosion rocks Jebel Ali Port, no casualties reported

A fire broke out after an explosion occurred in a container on board a ship anchored in Jebel Ali Port on Wednesday night.

According to the Dubai Media Office, Dubai Civil Defense teams successfully brought the blaze under control and no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.

A fire caused by an explosion within a container on board a ship at Jebel Ali Port has been brought under control; no casualities have been reported. pic.twitter.com/iLdS3zEegW

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021

Meanwhile, Jebel Ali Port authorities have confirmed they are taking all necessary measures to ensure the normal movement of ships in the port continues without any disruption.

A fire caused by an explosion within a container on board a ship at Jebel Ali Port has been brought under control; no casualities have been reported. pic.twitter.com/oMTaJhgEYd

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021

Senior officials including Director General of Dubai Civil Defence Major General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi and Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri were at the scene on Wednesday night overseeing the entire operation. 

Director General of Dubai Civil Defense Maj. Gen. Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi: The Jebel Ali Port fire has been brought fully under control and the cooling process is under way pic.twitter.com/t0kMEc8Bws

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021

Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri: According to initial information, the fire in Jebel Ali Port broke out on board a small-sized container ship. No casualties were reported. pic.twitter.com/iqZV2x2YhR

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 7, 2021