# Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts

https://mins.news/en/item/65577

- The Guardian, 2026-09-19 14:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/19/saudi-arabia-riyadh-airport

> Flames and a large plume of black smoke rose near Riyadh airport after Saudi authorities sent air-raid alerts to residents of Riyadh, Jeddah and Yanbu. Firefighters tackled a burning fuel tank bearing the Aramco logo, while residents reported explosions. The Houthis vowed to respond after blaming Saudi Arabia for alleged actions in Yemen.

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