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Blast rocks fuel tanks near Cairo airport (PHOTOS)
A massive explosion has occurred in the vicinity of Cairo International Airport. Images shared on social media show large plumes of smoke rising up in the air.
The explosion, which happened around 10:30 pm local time, occurred at two fuel storage tanks outside the airport, Egypt's Civil Aviation Minister said, according to Reuters. The minister also denied initial reports that air traffic at the airport was affected.
The cause of the detonation and fire at the fuel depot is unknown as of yet. No casualties or injuries have so far been confirmed, a source told Al-Ain news. Authorities are investigating the incident.
It seems like the explosion was not at Cairo airport itself but close to it.. My relative took these pictures from his house pic.twitter.com/MJEby6QIt8
— Gigi Ibrahim (@Gsquare86) July 12, 2018
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