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| Location | Al-Zahir, al-Bayda Governorate, Yemen |
| Deaths | ≥15 |
| Non-fatal injuries | ≥67, 40 critically |
On 11 January 2025, a gas station and a storage tanker exploded in Yemen's Al-Zahir district, located in the al-Bayda Governorate. The explosion and subsequent fire resulted in 15 fatalities and injured 67 people, marking one of the region's most significant civilian disasters during the ongoing Yemeni Civil War.
Background
The incident occurred in al-Bayda Governorate in central Yemen, a region under the control of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The province has been a significant focal point in the ongoing Yemeni Civil War, which began in 2014, and has experienced numerous conflicts and incidents as part of the larger civil war context, such as the Al Bayda offensive and the 2024 al-Bayda bombing.
Explosion
The explosions took place at a gas station in the Nassefa area of the Al-Zahir district, involving the gas station itself and a storage container carrying gas. The explosions triggered an extensive fire that produced massive smoke columns visible from considerable distances. The blast destroyed numerous vehicles in the vicinity, leaving them charred and burning. At least 15 people were killed in the explosion. Among the 67 people injured in the incident, 40 sustained critical injuries. Rescue teams conducted searches for missing individuals.
References
- ^ "15 killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station in central Yemen". CTVNews. 2025-01-12. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ "15 killed in explosion and fire at gas station in central Yemen". ABC News. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- "15 killed, 67 injured in explosions at gas stations in southern Yemen". Middle East Monitor. 2025-01-12. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- "Eight killed, 50 injured in explosion of gas station, gas storage tank in Yemen's al-Bayda, sources say". Reuters. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.