2008 Dubai explosion

The 2008 Dubai explosion was an industrial explosion at a fireworks factory in the Al Quoz Industrial area on March 26, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. One died in the explosion and another died from his injuries at Rashid Hospital.

Over 20 of the 83 buildings in the area were engulfed in flames. There were two explosions that started the fire. The first was at 7:10 AM and was so large it could be felt up to six kilometres away, people at the scene said. The second smaller explosion happened at around 8:00 AM. The smoke cloud resulted in schools in Al Quoz being evacuated.