Muscat: A fire that broke out on a container ship in Dubai’s main port following a blast has been bought under control with no casualties reported, the emirate’s media office said on Thursday.
Dubai’s media office said the fire was under control and port authorities will "take all necessary measures to ensure the normal movement of ships in the port."
The combustion unleashed a shock wave through the city, shaking buildings and windows in neighbourhoods as far as 25 kilometres (15 miles) from the port.
At least three residents in the area of the blast, the cause of which remains unknown, reported windows and doors in their homes were shaken as a result of the incident.
The Dubai government issued a statement saying that emergency services had brought the blaze under control. Authorities posted footage on social media of firefighters dousing giant shipping containers.
The glow of the blaze was visible in the background as civil defence crews worked to contain the fire.
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