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7 Jul, 4 tweets, 2 min read
#BREAKING Loud explosion heard in Dubai
#BREAKING Fire reported in Dubai's main port after explosion, official says
#UPDATE A fire that broke out on a container ship in Dubai's main port following an explosion has been bought under control with no casualties reported, the emirate's media office said u.afp.com/ULMF
Dubai authorities were Thursday investigating an explosion on a container ship carrying flammable materials, which unleashed a fireball at one of the world’s busiest ports and sent shock waves through the city
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