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Major fire engulfs fuel tank at Riyadh airport facility
A large fire broke out near Riyadh airport involving a fuel storage tank operated by Saudi Aramco. Firefighting crews were deployed to combat the blaze, which sent black smoke rising into the sky above the airport area.
LSN Malaysia ·
Emergency responders mobilised quickly to battle a significant fire that erupted near King Fahd Road Airport in Riyadh on Sunday. The flames engulfed a fuel tank bearing the distinctive branding of Saudi Aramco, the kingdom's state-owned petroleum corporation.
Firefighters could be observed directing water and foam streams toward the burning structure as thick plumes of black smoke billowed upward from the scene. The intensity of the fire necessitated a coordinated emergency response to prevent potential spread to surrounding infrastructure.
The cause of the fire has not been immediately determined. Saudi Aramco and airport authorities have not yet released detailed statements regarding the incident or any potential impact on airport operations. Investigations into the incident are expected to commence once the fire has been fully extinguished and the area secured.
The incident marks another significant fire event at critical infrastructure in the region, drawing attention to safety protocols at major fuel storage facilities near major transport hubs.