Massive fire breaks out near Dubai airport after drone attack, flight ops suspended

A fire erupted near Dubai International Airport on Monday after a drone-related incident struck a fuel tank in the area, triggering an emergency response and the temporary suspension of flight operations.

Officials said teams from Dubai Civil Defence were deployed immediately to contain the blaze. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported, adding that precautionary safety measures were activated in the surrounding area.

In a post on X, the Dubai Media Office said a drone incident near the airport had damaged one of the fuel tanks. Emergency crews quickly moved to extinguish the fire and later confirmed that the flames had been brought under control.