Fire erupts at Dubai airport following drone attack

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-16 · 02:29 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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On March 16, 2026, a fire erupted near Dubai International Airport after a drone attack ignited a fuel tank. According to authorities in the United Arab Emirates, the incident caused the suspension of flights at the airport. Civil defense crews responded to the scene and reported that the blaze was under control. The cause of the fire was attributed to a drone strike, though further details about the perpetrator or motive were not immediately available. The incident is under investigation.

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The blaze is under control.

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Flights have been suspended.

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The fire was caused by a drone igniting a fuel tank.

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A fire erupted near Dubai International Airport.

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NewsFeedFootage shows a fire burning near Dubai-international-airport" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="38097" data-entity-type="location">Dubai International Airport after a drone ignited a fuel tank, according to authorities in the UAE. Flights have been suspended. Civil Defence crews say the blaze is under control.Published On 16 Mar 2026

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