### [2026-06-21](/feed/2026/06/21/index.md)

##### 2026 Ras Laffan explosion
# Thirteen workers are killed and 66 others are injured in an explosion and fire at a gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Al Khor, Qatar. The interior ministry attributes the incident to a technical malfunction and continues search operations. 




### Sources:

1. [Euronews](https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/major-explosion-at-qatars-largest-energy-site-injures-dozens-as-18-remain-unaccounted-for)

### Changes:

1. At least 54 people are injured and 18 others are missing after an explosion and fire at a gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Al Khor, Qatar. The interior ministry attributes the incident to a technical malfunction and continues search operations.  _2026-06-22 13:45:31 (First version)_
1. Thirteen workers are killed and 66 others are injured in an explosion and fire at a gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Al Khor, Qatar. The interior ministry attributes the incident to a technical malfunction and continues search operations.  _(Current version)_

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