DUBAI, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The fire that erupted at a petroleum facility in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a drone attack, has been brought under control, authorities said Monday.
Officials confirmed that the blaze broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, with no injuries reported. Local civil defense teams responded immediately, putting the fire under control.
The Fujairah Media Office noted that this is the third time the area has been targeted in recent days, following a drone attack and a similar fire recorded last Saturday, amid escalating regional tensions.
The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone is a strategic hub for ship refuelling and a key terminal for exporting UAE crude oil. Located outside the Strait of Hormuz, it plays a vital role in global oil supply flows.
Authorities urged the public to follow information from official sources and avoid spreading rumours, stressing that the situation is being closely monitored and that necessary measures are being taken to ensure public safety.
The UAE, along with other Gulf states, has been subjected to missile and drone attacks amid regional escalation linked to ongoing U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran. ■
