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Large fire hits Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai

Dubai: At least one person is believed to have died after a huge blast rocked the Al Quoz industrial area early on Wednesday.

A large black cloud of smoke could be seen billowing into the air following what witnesses say was a large explosion which shook windows in the surrounding area.

Police sources said that a total of four warehouses were destroyed by the explosion and resulting fire, which began at around 7am.

One person is reported to be dead and one injured, but this has yet to be confirmed.

It has been reported that the fire started in a firecracker warehouse.

Ameer Pineda, who was on his way to work, saw the explosion.  "I was terrified. My ears popped and I thought it was a bomb."

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All routes towards the industrial area have been closed off.
It is still unclear what has caused the fire, but it was brought under control at arounds 10.15am.

(dicopy dari Gulf News.)