Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says

Aramco did ​not immediately respond to a request ​for comment.The fire comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, who have stepped up ​attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure.There ‌was ⁠no immediate claim of responsibility for Saturday's fire.The Houthis said last week they had attacked Saudi ​Aramco facilities ​in ⁠Yanbu with missiles and drones.

Saudi Arabia said ​at the time that it ​had ⁠intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards Taif ⁠and ​the Yanbu area, but ​did not report damage to Aramco facilities.

Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says Updated 14 minutes ago No immediate confirmation came from Saudi authorities, while Aramco did not immediately comment.