One of the fuel tanks of the state-owned oil company “Saudi Aramco” burned down near the international airport of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Modern.az reports that AFP disseminated information about this.
According to the agency's correspondent at the scene, the fuel tank with the “Aramco” logo was engulfed in flames. Firefighters were called to the scene and tried to extinguish the fire.
Riyadh residents reported hearing explosions in the city.
After the incident, information was spread about serious delays in flights and cancellation of some flights at King Khalid International Airport.
Before the incident, the Saudi Arabian authorities warned the residents of Riyadh and other cities about an air threat. Later, it was announced that the danger had passed.
Currently, no official information has been released regarding the exact cause of the fire, whether there were any deaths or injuries as a result of the incident, as well as the extent of material damage.
