The fire reports followed an emergency alert and three booms heard by a Reuters witness in the Saudi capital. The coalition said it destroyed a ballistic missile heading toward Riyadh, and Saudi authorities said the threat had passed. An Al-Nassr soccer match against Neftehi in Riyadh was also reported postponed following the attack.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Large Fires Reported in Riyadh After Houthi Missile Attack
War9 days ago
Large fires were reported in Riyadh on Monday after a Houthi missile launch that the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted. The locations of the blazes, extent of damage and any casualties remained unconfirmed.
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