Photo: Smoke Rises After Reported Explosion at Ras Laffan LNG Plant Near Doha, Qatar

Photo shows smoke rising from the Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Plant near Doha following a reported industrial explosion.

According to Qatar’s Interior Ministry, civil defense teams and emergency authorities were dispatched to the scene as part of a major response operation.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the incident or whether there were any casualties.

Emergency crews remain on site as officials assess the situation and work to secure the area.