Authorities have contained a fire that broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) on Monday after being targeted by a drone, 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 handle the situation.
— Fujairah Media Office (@FjMediaoffice) March 16, 2026
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