A residential building in Hoora has been struck by debris with flames rising from one of the top floors. No further details are available. The emergency services are attending the scene.
The Interior Ministry has stated that the emergency siren has been sounded and residents should remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location.
Interior Ministry said in a statement, "Several residential buildings in Manama were targeted. Civil Defence continues with firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites. Further details will be released later."