Fire and thick smoke reported near Saudi Aramco site in Riyadh
A witness observed a large plume of fire and smoke near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, with authorities yet to confirm the incident.
On Saturday, a resident reported seeing a substantial fire and rising smoke close to a Saudi Aramco installation in Riyadh. Saudi officials have not provided an immediate verification, and the company has not responded to inquiries. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who have recently targeted Saudi energy sites. No group has claimed responsibility for this particular blaze.
Why it matters
A fire near a major oil facility highlights the vulnerability of Saudi energy infrastructure amid regional conflict.
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