Videos circulating online showed fires, smoke, and multiple explosions across Caracas early on Saturday, with the cause still unclear.
Venezuela’s capital,
Caracas, reported at least seven explosions on Saturday, with many residents also hearing the sound of low-flying aircraft, according to local accounts. Dramatic footage shared on social media early on Saturday showed large fires, thick smoke and repeated explosions across the city after a series of powerful overnight blasts shook parts of Caracas.
Videos circulating online showed multiple buildings on fire in different areas of Caracas, with a visible column of smoke rising into the sky. Loud explosions were reported around 2:00 am local time, accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers.
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Multiple secondary explosions seen, while flames and smoke emanate from the Port of Caracas in Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/R8OJ4CsdHO
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 3, 2026 Additional footage showed what appeared to be multiple secondary explosions, as flames and smoke continued to billow from affected areas. Some reports also claimed that a massive explosion was heard near Higuerote Airport in Miranda, in northern Venezuela.
Footage showing a massive explosion earlier at Higuerote Airport in the State of Miranda, Northern Venezuela, with the secondary explosions and fire suggesting a strike against a surface-to-air missile launcher with the Venezuelan Air Force. pic.twitter.com/VlSRMMdgE1
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 3, 2026 The cause remains unclear The cause of
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