UAE Says Gas Cylinder Behind Explosion, Prompting U.S. Alert

  • U.S. embassy issues warning against backdrop of incidents
  • UAE says there were no casualties from Abu Dhabi explosion
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The United Arab Emirates said a gas cylinder explosion rocked its capital overnight and warned the public not to spread rumors following recent missile and drone attacks.

Civil defense teams in Abu Dhabi evacuated a building and there were no casualties, the UAE’s official news agency WAM reported.