CAIRO -- An explosion at a gas station triggered a massive fire in central Yemen, killing at least 15 people, health officials said Sunday. The explosion occurred Saturday at the Zaher district in the province of Bayda, the Houthi rebel-run Health Ministry said in a statement. At least 67 others were injured, including 40 in critical condition.

The blast also left at least 67 individuals injured, with 40 in critical condition, the Houthi-run Health Ministry confirmed in a statement. Rescue teams are currently conducting search operations to locate several people reported as missing in the aftermath.

Blasts hit 4 gas stations in Al-Bayda province, according to Houthi-affiliated Health Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı

A powerful explosion rocked a gas station in Yemen, claiming the lives of at least 8 people and injuring 58 others. The blast occurred just hours after Houthi rebels launched an attack on a U.S. aircraft carrier,

Eight people were killed and dozens were injured in an explosion at a petrol station and gas storage facility in Yemen's Al-Bayda province, medical officials said on Sunday.