Smoke visible near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues all-clear

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A large smoke plume was observed near Riyadh's main airport following a series of booms and security alerts amid escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthi group. Authorities had issued warnings about potential danger around the Saudi capital.

RIYADH, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi group. Reuters video and photographs showed a huge pillar of black smoke rising in the area, with the airport highway, main terminal building and other facilities in the foreground.