Massive Fire Near Dubai Airport After Iranian Drone Strike, Flights Suspended

A fire broke out near Dubai International Airport on Monday after a drone-related incident struck a fuel tank in the area, prompting a rapid response from emergency teams and the temporary suspension of flights. Authorities said Dubai Civil Defence crews were immediately deployed to tackle the blaze and that no injuries were reported as safety measures were activated across the vicinity. The Dubai Media Office in a post on X wrote, "A drone incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) affected one of the fuel tanks".