Saudi Aramco Refinery Fire Extinguished After Houthi Attack Claim

Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out early Sunday at a facility at Aramco’s Jazan refinery in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Energy Ministry confirmed no injuries resulted from the incident. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for striking an oil facility on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. The Houthi claim follows an increase in attacks from the armed group since a 2022 truce reportedly broke last month. The incident occurred hours after the kingdom stated the fire had been put out.

The Jazan refinery is located on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. The Saudi Energy Ministry stated that Aramco’s industrial security teams brought the fire under control. The ministry also reported that relevant authorities were completing procedures to deal with the incident. The Houthis specifically claimed a drone attack on the refinery. The Saudi Energy Ministry announced the fire was brought under control via a statement on X. The facility is a key part of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure. Authorities continue to complete procedures related to the incident.