Video shows fire after drone incident near Dubai airport
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A fire broke out near Dubai International Airport following a reported drone incident, with a fuel tank near the airport affected. Dubai Civil Defence teams responded to bring the fire under control. The incident is attributed to Iranian drone strikes and represents a significant security and infrastructure threat in the UAE.
Video shows fire after drone incident near Dubai airport Video circulating online showed a fire burning near Dubai International Airport after what authorities described as a “drone incident". The Dubai Media Office said the incident affected a fuel tank near the airport. “Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently working to bring the fire under control,” the office said, adding that no further details were immediately available. ⚡️#BREAKING Fires erupt in Dubai following Iranian drone strikes pic.twitter.com/sBDs9JX809 March 16, 2026