No casualties after explosion at Abu Dhabi fish farm

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No casualties have been reported after oxygen tanks exploded at a fish farm in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning.

Taking to their official social media handles, the Abu Dhabi Police said the incident occurred 7 kms from Yas Island.

They added that emergency crew from the Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence were quick to the site and "carried out a comprehensive inspection". 

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Posted by Abu Dhabi Police on Friday, October 29, 2021

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