Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - Fire in UAE's Fujairah oil industry zone after drone attack

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2026-03-16

A drone attack on oil infrastructure on the UAE's east coast sparked a fire on Monday, authorities said as Iran presses its campaign of strikes against Gulf states. "A large fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone as a result of being targeted by a drone, with no injuries reported," Fujairah authorities said, adding "efforts continue to bring it under control". The site sits on the UAE's Gulf of Oman coast, beyond the Strait of Hormuz......

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