Explosion strikes unused ammunition dump in Saudi Arabia

By News Staff

Posted Jul 13, 2021 10:48 pm.

Last Updated Jul 13, 2021 11:00 pm.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia says an explosion has struck an unused ammunition dump in an area southeast of the kingdom’s capital, Riyadh.

Saudi state television made the announcement Wednesday after social media video circulated of a plume of smoke near Kharj.

The TV report said no one was injured in the blast, which it described as accidental.

Kharj is close to Prince Sultan Air Base, which hosts U.S. forces. The U.S. military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Associated Press

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Organizers plan 'Provincial Day of Recall' as reports indicate several Alberta petitions far from signature goal

A "provincial day of recall" is just around the corner, as Alberta-wide rallies are in the works for Saturday.

2h ago

Calgary husband and wife charged in $200K fake travel agent scheme

A Calgary woman has been charged after allegedly posing as a travel agent and scamming would-be jetsetters out of thousands of dollars.

1h ago

Tate McRae addresses fan backlash after appearing in ad promoting Team USA

Tate McRae is assuring fans her elbows are firmly up after receiving backlash for appearing in an ad highlighting Team USA.

36m ago

City of Calgary celebrates record-setting housing development in 2025, but recognizes challenges remain

The City of Calgary marked another record on the housing front last year.

1h ago

Top Stories

Organizers plan 'Provincial Day of Recall' as reports indicate several Alberta petitions far from signature goal

A "provincial day of recall" is just around the corner, as Alberta-wide rallies are in the works for Saturday.

2h ago

Calgary husband and wife charged in $200K fake travel agent scheme

A Calgary woman has been charged after allegedly posing as a travel agent and scamming would-be jetsetters out of thousands of dollars.

1h ago

Tate McRae addresses fan backlash after appearing in ad promoting Team USA

Tate McRae is assuring fans her elbows are firmly up after receiving backlash for appearing in an ad highlighting Team USA.

36m ago

City of Calgary celebrates record-setting housing development in 2025, but recognizes challenges remain

The City of Calgary marked another record on the housing front last year.

1h ago

Most Watched Today

0:48
Lawyer for Calgary man accused in Ryan Wedding drug trafficking case asks judge for bail

The lawyer for a Calgary man arrested in connection with alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding says his client is not a flight risk or a public danger and should get bail.

16h ago

2:08
Alberta set to launch review into deadly highway crash

The Province of Alberta is set to launch a review into the rural-Alberta highway intersection where three junior hockey players lost their lives in a crash earlier this week. Edward Djan has more.

14h ago

2:17
Calgary lagging behind other major cities in remote and hybrid work: survey

As most companies including Alberta government workers return to full-time, on-site work, new data shows Calgary is falling behind when it comes to flexible jobs. Henna Saeed reports.

17h ago

0:39
Calgary police bust production lab full of drugs, guns, and cash

Calgary police say four people have been charged in relation to the seizure of drugs, weapons and cash, and the discovery of a drug production lab.

18h ago

2:21
Southern Alberta community continues to mourn death of three teenage hockey players

Rayn Rashid finds out how the Town of Stavely is affected after a crash that killed three teenage hockey players on Monday. The town and team are hoping from privacy and respect and have plans for a benefit game on Sunday.

February 4, 2026 9:23 am MST MST

More Videos