Smoke, flames seen near Riyadh airport, ‘major’ flight disruptions reported
Summary
A large fire broke out near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, causing smoke and flames to be seen and major flight delays and cancellations. The incident happened amid rising violence between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have recently escalated attacks on the Saudi capital.Key Facts
- Smoke and fire were seen near Riyadh’s main international airport on September 19, 2026.
- An Aramco fuel tank near the airport caught fire, with firefighters working to put it out.
- FlightRadar24 showed major flight disruptions at Riyadh airport, with long delays and many cancellations.
- Saudi authorities issued an alert warning of potential danger in Riyadh for the first time since the recent conflict escalation.
- Residents reported hearing loud explosions and described the situation as scary.
- The violence is linked to an ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran.
- The Houthis have recently seized large parts of Yemen and have been targeted by Saudi air strikes.
- Riyadh recently accused the Houthis of attacking Mecca, which the Houthis denied.
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