Abu Dhabi contains Mussafah fuel tank fire after drone strike, no injuries
Emergency teams secure site without operational disruption
ABU DHABI – Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that a fire at a fuel tank terminal in Mussafah was swiftly contained following a drone targeting incident late on Monday.
According to official information released on Monday night, emergency teams responded immediately after the site was struck, bringing the situation under control without delay. Authorities said the response was coordinated and effective, ensuring the safety of the area and preventing further escalation.
No injuries were reported in the incident. Officials also confirmed that there was no impact on operations at the facility, with activities continuing as normal following the containment of the fire.
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded today to a fire resulting from the targeting of a Musaffah fuel tank terminal by a drone. The situation was promptly contained.
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No injuries were reported and there was no impact on operations. The public is urged to avoid circulating rumours…
The targeted facility is located in Mussafah, one of Abu Dhabi’s key industrial zones, where fuel storage and related operations are concentrated. Emergency crews worked rapidly to secure the site and prevent the fire from spreading beyond the affected tank area.
Authorities urged the public to avoid circulating rumours or unverified information related to the incident. Residents and the wider community were advised to rely solely on official sources for updates and accurate details.
The situation remains stable, with the fire fully contained and no reported disruption to surrounding facilities or services.