Dubai Landmark in Flames Amid 'Indiscriminate Attacks'... Fire Erupts from Drone Debris Despite Interception [US-Iran War]

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 "a drone was intercepted, and debris from the drone struck the exterior wall of the Burj Al Arab, causing a small fire," adding that "firefighters responded swiftly to extinguish the blaze, and there were no casualties."

The Media Office further stated, "During the response to the Iranian airstrike, there was also minor damage to a terminal at Dubai International Airport, which was promptly addressed," and added, "At the time of the damage, all passengers had been evacuated from the airport, and four staff members were injured and are receiving 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, the world's busiest airport and a major hub, had been completely closed since the previous day for safety reasons. All airlines in the UAE, including Emirates, also 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

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

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