UAE Oil Depot Fire Continues After Drone Sparks Blaze Overnight

A fire at an oil depot in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), continues to burn, according to footage released on [date]. The blaze was sparked by debris from a drone that was intercepted by UAE authorities.

The incident occurred on [date] when the drone fell from the sky and landed near the oil depot. Witnesses reported seeing the drone crash and then catching fire, which quickly spread to the surrounding area.

Footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows a large plume of smoke rising into the air, with flames visible at the site of the depot. The fire has been burning for over 24 hours, according to reports.

UAE authorities have not released an official statement on the incident or its cause. However, officials from the UAE’s General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that they had intercepted the drone and were investigating the circumstances surrounding its crash.

The oil depot in question is located in Fujairah, a coastal city in eastern UAE. The area has been cordoned off as a result of the fire, with local residents being evacuated from the surrounding areas.

Details on the extent of damage caused by the fire are not yet available.

Source: Al Jazeera