ARN News Centre

Fujairah says pipeline work triggered fire in petroleum industries area

Thursday, 14 May 2026 13:57

By ARN News Staff

Authorities in Fujairah have clarified that smoke seen in the Emirate's industrial area was caused by an "accidental fire" during routine pipeline maintenance work.

In an update on social media platform X, Fujairah Government Media Office said Civil Defence teams immediately responded to the incident and brought the fire under control.

The authorities urged the public to refrain from spreading rumours and to obtain information only from official sources.

pic.twitter.com/W7C30BiHno
— Fujairah Media Office (@FjMediaoffice) May 14, 2026

More from UAE

UAE allocates $10 million in emergency aid for Nepal

The UAE is providing $10 million in emergency humanitarian aid to help people affected by devastating floods and landslides in Nepal.
Emirates Road expansion set to ease Sharjah-Dubai commute

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 5 km expansion of Emirates Road on Sunday, August 30.
H.H. Sheikha Latifa opens Emirati Women’s Forum

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has opened the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah.
UAE approves framework on violations and penalties in higher education sector

The UAE has adopted a resolution governing violations, penalties and administrative measures for higher education institutions, vocational centres and training institutes.