Fire 'extinguished' in drone incident near Dubai Airport

Monday, 16 March 2026 03:58

By ARN News Staff

Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully "extinguished" a fire caused by an impact on one of the fuel tanks near Dubai International Airport early on Monday.

The authorities added that no injuries were reported at the incident's location.

Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully contained the fire resulting from impact to one of the fuel tanks in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport. No injuries have been reported.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 16, 2026

The announcement was made an hour after the Dubai Media Office said the relevant teams were controlling the fire at the airport.

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.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 16, 2026

Authorities are currently responding to a fire resulting from a drone-related incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport. All necessary measures are being taken to ensure everyone’s safety.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2026

Later on Monday evening, the Dubai Media Office revealed the fire had finally been extinguished:

Civil Defense teams have confirmed that the fire in a fuel tank in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport has been extinguished. Cooling operations are now underway.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 16, 2026

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