Abu Dhabi drone debris incident: Third fire contained, 6 injured

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Abu Dhabi authorities are handling 3 incidents of fires that broke out in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi–Kezad areas.

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The Abu Dhabi Media Office said that the fires are a result of the fall of debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defences.

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Authorities confirmed that the incident left five individuals of Indian nationality and one of Pakistani nationality with injuries ranging from minor to moderate.

Authorities have controlled all three fires, and the cooling process is underway.

They also urged residents to rely only on official sources and refrain from spreading rumours or unverified information.

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Salma El Omla Digital Journalist

Salma El Omla is a digital journalist who is passionate about uncovering the human side of every story and rarely spotted without notebook in hand. She enjoys good coffee and loves exploring new hobbies.