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Explosion shakes Dubai near Sheikh Zayed Road — large smoke cloud, authorities cite industrial fire
·Dubai, UAE
A powerful explosion shook buildings in central Dubai with a large smoke cloud over the area near Sheikh Zayed Road. Sirens heard. UAE authorities described the incident as a fire in an industrial area. Third significant incident in Dubai since the war began.
A powerful explosion shook buildings in Dubai in the early hours of Day 14, with a large cloud of smoke rising near Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai main commercial corridor. Sirens were heard in the area. UAE authorities attributed the event to a fire in an industrial area. This is the third significant incident in Dubai since the war began following the airport drone on Day 3 and the Dubai Creek building drone strike on Day 13. Dubai has now intercepted 278 ballistic missiles and 1,540 drones directed at the UAE total.
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UAE authorities attributed the explosion near Sheikh Zayed Road to a fire in an industrial area. Official cause under investigation.