Dubai Landmark Ablaze Amid 'Indiscriminate Attacks'... Fire Erupts from Drone Debris Despite Interception [US-Iran Airstrikes]

Fire Breaks Out at Dubai's Seven-Star Burj Al Arab Hotel
"No Casualties Reported"

Burj Khalifa, a landmark in Dubai. An Iranian drone also attempted an attack near here but was blown up. Screenshot from social media.

A fire broke out at the Burj Al Arab Hotel, a landmark in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the early hours of March 1 (local time).

The scene of a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel. Screenshot from social media.

Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. Photo by EPA Yonhap News

The Dubai Government Media Office announced on X (formerly Twitter) that "one drone was intercepted, and fragments from it struck the exterior wall of the Burj Al Arab, causing a small fire." The statement added, "The fire department responded quickly and extinguished the fire, and there were no casualties."

The Media Office further stated, "In the process of responding to the Iranian airstrike, there was minor damage in a hall at Dubai International Airport, which was promptly addressed." It added, "At the time of the incident, all passengers had been evacuated from the airport, and four employees were injured and are receiving medical treatment."

Passengers stranded as all evening flights from Nepal airport to Sharjah, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait City, Abu Dhabi, and Dammam are canceled. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Dubai International Airport, which serves as one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub, had been completely closed since the previous day for safety reasons. All UAE airlines, including Emirates, suspended their operations.

Smoke and flames rising from 'The Palm' artificial archipelago, a landmark of Dubai. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

Smoke rising over Dubai skyline. Photo by AFP

On the previous day, after the United States and Israel launched a surprise airstrike, Iran fired a large number of drones and missiles targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East. The Al Dhafra base in the UAE was also targeted; although UAE forces intercepted the attack with their air defense system, falling debris still caused damage. In Abu Dhabi, an Asian resident was killed by the debris.

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