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Flames and smoke reported near Riyadh airport

Eyewitnesses have reported seeing flames and a large plume of black smoke near Riyadh airport. Some reports link the incident to Houthi strikes in the region.

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Reuters (via Google News) Authority 97

Eyewitnesses have reported seeing flames and a large plume of black smoke in the vicinity of the airport in Riyadh. The incident has drawn attention as visual evidence of the smoke began circulating from the area.

While the exact cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed by authorities, some reports have linked the appearance of the smoke to recent Houthi strikes. The situation remains under observation as details regarding the origin of the blaze continue to emerge.

The proximity of the smoke to the airport has prompted concern, though there have been no immediate reports detailing damage to airport infrastructure or disruptions to flight operations. Local authorities have yet to issue a comprehensive statement regarding the nature of the incident.

As of now, information remains limited regarding the specific location of the fire relative to the airport facilities. Further updates are expected as officials assess the situation on the ground.

T.A.M synthesised this read from Reuters (via Google News), Economic Times, Times of India, since the primary outlet was thin or region-locked.
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97 Reuters (via Google News) ★ most authoritative citation

Flames, black smoke seen near Riyadh airport, eyewitness says - Reuters

Flames, black smoke seen near Riyadh airport, eyewitness says Reuters

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84 Economic Times

Flames, black smoke seen near Riyadh airport

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80 Times of India

Flames, huge plume of black smoke seen near Riyadh airport amid Houthi strikes

5 hours from now · PRIYANKA JAISWAL

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