Dubai says 'drone incident' sets fuel tank on fire near airport

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A drone incident near Dubai International Airport set a fuel tank on fire, prompting response from Dubai Civil Defence teams. No injuries were reported and authorities provided limited details about the nature of the incident.

Dubai says 'drone incident' sets fuel tank on fire near airport The Dubai Media Office on Monday said that it responded to a fire following a “drone incident” near Dubai International Airport, which affected one of the fuel tanks.   “Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently working to bring the fire under control,” the office said in a statement, without immediately providing further details about the incident. A drone incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) affected one of the fuel tanks. Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently working to bring the fire under control. No injuries have been reported so far. March 16, 2026