Updated: March 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Fire in Al Jadaf on Dubai Creek
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
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
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
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