Dubai authorities confirm situation remains under control after incident near DXB

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In the early hours of Monday, a drone-related incident struck one of the fuel tanks near Dubai International Airport, causing a fire.

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The Dubai Media Office (DMO) cited Civil Defence teams, saying the situation remains under control and the fire has been successfully contained with no spread.

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No injuries were reported. Some flights at DXB were diverted to Al Maktoum Airport.

Later, Dubai announced a gradual resumption of select flights to and from Dubai International Airport to certain destinations, following the temporary suspension as a precautionary measure, the DMO said.

Travellers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates.

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Yasmin Hussein

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Yasmin Hussein is an Assistant Digital Editor who believes that every news story carries a human element. Her motto is 'get it first, but first get it right'.