Qatar Fire: 54 Injured, 18 Missing After Massive Explosion at Ras Laffan Gas Hub (Watch Videos)
At least 54 people were injured and 18 others remain missing after a massive explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hubs, authorities said.
An explosion followed by a fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday left at least 54 people injured and 18 others missing, according to Qatari authorities. The incident occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility during the start-up of operations, prompting an emergency response at one of the country's most important energy complexes. State-owned QatarEnergy said the explosion and subsequent fire broke out at the Barzan gas supply facility while operations were being restarted. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed, and the company said the fire had been brought under control.
Qatar's Interior Ministry confirmed that 54 people were injured in the incident and that search efforts were continuing for 18 individuals who remained unaccounted for. Authorities have not yet released details on the condition of the injured or the cause of the explosion. UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Hit by Drone Strike, Fire Erupts Outside Perimeter; No Radiation Threat Reported.
Massive Explosion at Ras Laffan Gas Plant in Qatar
Ras Laffan Industrial City, located about 80 kilometres north of Doha, is Qatar's principal liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and export hub. It plays a central role in the country's energy industry and global LNG supply, making any disruption at the site closely watched by international energy markets.
The explosion comes as Qatar has been working to restore energy operations after previous regional conflict disrupted facilities and exports. Earlier this month, QatarEnergy had indicated it was preparing to resume LNG production following damage to parts of its infrastructure during the recent regional hostilities. Dubai Tiger Tower Fire: Massive Blaze Engulfs 67-Storey Marina Pinnacle Building, 3,800 Evacuated Safely With No Injuries Reported (Watch Videos).
Officials have not announced what caused the explosion, and investigations are expected to determine the circumstances leading to the incident. Search and rescue operations for the missing workers remain ongoing, while authorities continue to assess the impact on the facility's operations.
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