Fire contained at facility in Abu Dhabi’s Ruwais Industrial Complex after drone attack
Officials confirm no injuries as emergency teams respond
ABU DHABI – Authorities in the UAE capital have contained a fire that broke out at a facility within the Ruwais Industrial Complex following a drone attack.
Officials confirmed that no injuries have been reported so far. Emergency teams are managing the situation at the site while authorities continue to monitor developments.
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at a facility in the Ruwais Industrial Complex, caused by a drone attack. No injuries have been reported at this time.
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The incident occurred at one of the facilities located within the vast industrial zone in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. Officials said the blaze resulted from a drone strike, prompting an immediate response from relevant authorities.
Emergency response
Authorities moved quickly to contain the fire and manage the situation at the facility. Emergency response teams were deployed to the site as part of ongoing efforts to address the incident and ensure safety within the industrial complex.
Authorities did not report any casualties while response operations were under way.
Public advisory
Authorities have urged members of the public to rely only on official channels for updates regarding the incident. Residents and social media users were reminded not to circulate rumours or unverified information.
The Ruwais Industrial Complex is located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region and is one of the UAE’s most significant energy and industrial hubs. The site houses the world’s fourth-largest single-site oil refinery. The complex is operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and forms a major part of the emirate’s oil and gas infrastructure.