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Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility injures 54 and leaves 18 missing

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • An explosion and fire occurred at Qatar's Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening.
  • The incident injured 54 people, with 18 reported missing.
  • QatarEnergy attributed the explosion to a "technical accident" and stated there was no public safety threat from leaks.

An explosion and subsequent fire at Qatar's Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening has resulted in 54 injuries and left 18 people missing, according to Qatar's Interior Ministry. The incident occurred during the start-up of operations at the industrial city. QatarEnergy confirmed the event, stating it was a "technical accident" during the start-up phase and that emergency response teams have since brought the fire under control.

The interior ministry assured the public that there was no leak posing a threat to safety. Search operations for the 18 missing individuals are being conducted by the Qatari International Search and Rescue Group in cooperation with civil defense teams. While QatarEnergy did not specify any damage to the plant, which supplies domestic gas, a Reuters witness reported hearing a loud boom from the capital, Doha, located south of the facility.

technical accident

— Qatar's Interior MinistryThe interior ministry attributed the explosion to a "technical accident" and said there was no leak that posed a threat to public safety.
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