Qatar's Ministry of Interior has confirmed that an explosion occurred at one of the facilities in the Ras Laffan industrial zone, located approximately 80 kilometres north of the capital Doha.
The ministry noted that relevant services were immediately deployed to the area following the incident and that the situation has been fully brought under control. According to initial information, there are no reports of fatalities or injuries as a result of the explosion.
Reports spreading on social media
The first reports of the incident spread on social media, with users stating that the sounds of the explosion were heard in the city of Doha. The official statement confirmed Ras Laffan industrial zone as the site of the explosion.