2008 Dubai explosion
DateMarch 26, 2008 (2008-03-26)
LocationAl Quoz, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Deaths2
Non-fatal injuries2

The 2008 Dubai explosion was an industrial explosion at a fireworks factory in the Al Quoz Industrial area on March 26, 2008, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. One died in the explosion and another died from his injuries at Rashid Hospital. Other than the two killed, two more people were injured in the explosion. [1][2]

Over 20 of the 83 buildings in the area were engulfed in flames. There were two explosions that started the fire. The first was at 7:10 AM and was so large it could be felt up to six kilometres away, people at the scene said. The second smaller explosion happened at around 8 a.m. The cause of the explosion is unknown. The blast was followed by a smaller blast, assumed to be the fireworks going off. The area around the blast was occupied by residents, workers, and stores. There were also large work camps with thousands of Asian workers. First responders struggled to get to the scene due to the morning traffic around that area. [3] [4] The smoke cloud resulted in schools in Al Quoz being evacuated.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Death toll in Dubai explosion rises to 2". CNN. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
  2. ↑ "Two killed in massive Dubai blaze". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2008-03-26. Archived from the original on 29 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
  3. ↑ "Massive Fireworks Factory Explosion in Dubai Leaves 2 Dead". FoxNews.com.
  4. ↑ "Massive explosion rocks Dubai". ArabianBusiness.com. 2008-03-26. Archived from the original on 12 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
  5. ↑ "Gulfnews: Schools reopen after blast but pupils stay home". www.gulfnews.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-31. Retrieved 2008-03-28.

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