• Two boats on fire in Jedaf on Dubai Creek this morning at about 9am. One of the vessels is believed to be a cargo launch. Two explosions were heard by passers-by and thick plumes of smoke could be seen from the Business Bay Crossing nearby. Civil Defence said fire crews were trying to extinguish the flames. (The National- Preeti Kannan)
    Two boats on fire in Jedaf on Dubai Creek this morning at about 9am. One of the vessels is believed to be a cargo launch. Two explosions were heard by passers-by and thick plumes of smoke could be seen from the Business Bay Crossing nearby. Civil Defence said fire crews were trying to extinguish the flames. (The National- Preeti Kannan)
  • Large crowds gathered to watch the fire in Al Jadaf. Preeti Kannan / The National
    Large crowds gathered to watch the fire in Al Jadaf. Preeti Kannan / The National
  • Witnesses reported hearing a number of small explosions. Preeti Kannan / The National
    Witnesses reported hearing a number of small explosions. Preeti Kannan / The National
  • Thick plumes of smoke could be seen from the Business Bay Crossing nearby. Vivian Neirem / The National
    Thick plumes of smoke could be seen from the Business Bay Crossing nearby. Vivian Neirem / The National
  • Two boats on fire in Jedaf on Dubai Creek this morning at about 9am. One of the vessels is believed to be a cargo launch. Two explosions were heard by passers-by and thick plumes of smoke could be seen from the Business Bay Crossing nearby. Civil Defence ???
    Two boats on fire in Jedaf on Dubai Creek this morning at about 9am. One of the vessels is believed to be a cargo launch. Two explosions were heard by passers-by and thick plumes of smoke could be seen from the Business Bay Crossing nearby. Civil Defence ???
  • Fire crews in Dubai are trying to extinguish a fire that has spread to three boats moored on Dubai Creek. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Fire crews in Dubai are trying to extinguish a fire that has spread to three boats moored on Dubai Creek. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Emergency crews are also fire-fighting on boats, trying to take the flames under control and moving the affected vessels from shore to stop it from spreading further. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Emergency crews are also fire-fighting on boats, trying to take the flames under control and moving the affected vessels from shore to stop it from spreading further. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Flames spread from one dhow, which reportedly just returned from Iran, to two other vessels. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Flames spread from one dhow, which reportedly just returned from Iran, to two other vessels. Antonie Robertson / The National

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In pictures: Fire in Al Jadaf on Dubai Creek

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