Two people rescued after gas explosion in Dubai home

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Two people have been rescued following a gas cylinder explosion at a house in Dubai’s Al Khawaneej area.

According to the Civil Defence, the incident took place in the early hours of Friday, in a villa located near Seekh Kabab Restaurant on Al Amardi Street.

Firefighters from Al Mizhar station brought the situation under control within 25 minutes.

They received the report at 1:57 am and by 2:21 am the rescue operation was completed.

The people who have been rescued are in good condition.

 

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