Authorities are responding to a fire that has broken out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) early on Tuesday after being targeted by several drones, with no injuries reported.
In a post by Fujairah Media Office on X, the authorities noted specialised teams were immediately dispatched to the location to control the situation.
— Fujairah Media Office (@FjMediaoffice) March 17, 2026
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