Fire and smoke reported near Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

On October 3, 2026, a fire and large plume of smoke were reported near a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by a Reuters witness and social media videos. The cause was not immediately confirmed, and no group claimed responsibility. The incident came amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement, which had recently increased attacks on Saudi targets, including energy infrastructure. The fire raised concerns about the security of Saudi Arabia's strategic facilities.