Iranian drone debris causes fire at oil industry site in the UAE

Published March 3rd, 2026 - 08:51 GMT
UAE oil
A plume of smoke rises from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2026. Photo by RYAN LIM / AFP

ALBAWABA - Emirati authorities revealed that they intercepted an Iranian drone, but debris from the drone caused a fire at an oil industry zone in Fujairah on Tuesday.

The UAE authorities added that the fire was contained after a drone debris interception, adding that the incident didn't cause any injuries.

"Relevant authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah responded to a fire that broke out this morning in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), resulting from falling debris following the successful interception of a drone by air defence systems," the Fujairah Media Office revealed in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement also read, "No injuries were reported, the fire was brought under control, and normal operations in the area have resumed."