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Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says
Saudi authorities and Aramco did not confirm the cause as smoke and flames rose near the refinery, amid heightened tensions with the Houthis.
- Large plumes of smoke and fire rose from a Saudi Aramco refinery in Riyadh on Saturday, October 3, 2026, visible to witnesses in the vicinity of the facility.
- The incident follows escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who have stepped up attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and cities.
- A witness told Reuters that a large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday.
- Saudi authorities have not confirmed the cause or impact of the fire, and Aramco did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the incident.
- Last week, The Houthis targeted Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu with missiles and drones, while Saudi forces intercepted six ballistic missiles fired toward Taif and Yanbu.
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