# Fire near Aramco facility in Riyadh

> Witness reports fire and smoke near Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh.
- Title: Fire near Aramco facility in Riyadh · The Straits Times
- Summary: Witness reports fire and smoke near Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh. A witness saw fire and smoke near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on October 3, 2026, amid…
- Keywords: aramco, riyadh, saudi arabia, houthi, fire, smoke, saudi yemen conflict, news, world, near, facility, The Straits Times
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/fire-smoke-seen-near-aramco-facility-in-riyadh-witness-says
- Published: 2026-10-03T11:53:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aramco, riyadh, saudi arabia, houthi, fire, smoke, saudi yemen conflict, news, world
## Fire near Aramco facility
A witness reported fire and smoke near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on October 3, 2026.
## No official confirmation
Saudi authorities did not immediately confirm the fire or provide comment from Aramco.
## Escalating conflict
Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have increased attacks on Saudi cities and energy sites.
## Houthi claims
The Houthis claimed recent attacks on Aramco facilities in Yanbu using missiles and drones.
## Saudi interception
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles targeting Taif and Yanbu without reporting Aramco damage.
## Key takeaway

A witness saw fire and smoke near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on October 3, 2026, amid Saudi-Houthi tensions.