Dubai authorities confirmed that debris from an aerial interception sparked a fire at a berth in Jebel Ali Port.
Civil Defence teams responded immediately and are working to fully extinguish the blaze. No injuries have been reported.
Authorities have urged the public not to share an old video of a fire from July 7, 2021, which could be misleading.
Further updates will follow.
Dubai authorities confirm that debris resulting from an aerial interception caused a fire at one of the berths at Jebel Ali Port. Dubai Civil Defense teams responded immediately and are continuing their efforts to fully extinguish the fire. No injuries have been reported.…
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 28, 2026

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