Minor Fire at Burj Al Arab Brought Under Control

Dubai Civil Defence teams have controlled a minor fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel façade. The incident was caused by intercepted drone debris. No injuries were reported.

Dubai Civil Defence teams have brought under control a minor fire on the exterior façade of the Burj Al Arab hotel, with no injuries reported. The Dubai Government Media Office, citing the competent authorities in the emirate, stated that the incident resulted from debris of a drone that had been intercepted.

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