2008 Dubai explosion

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2008 Dubai explosion
Date: March 26, 2008
Time:
Location: Al Quoz, Dubai
Casualties
2 dead 2 injured


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.[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 8:00 AM.[3] The smoke cloud resulted in schools in Al Quoz being evacuated.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Death toll in Dubai explosion rises to 2". CNN. Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
  2. ^ "Two killed in massive Dubai blaze". The Hindu. Retrieved on 2008-03-28.
  3. ^ "Massive explosion rocks Dubai". ArabianBusiness.com (2008-03-26). Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
  4. ^ "Gulfnews: Schools reopen after blast but pupils stay home". www.gulfnews.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-28.

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