Drone strike sparks fire at Dubai airport
Flights halted briefly after blaze near runway
Dubai authorities extinguished a fire caused by a drone strike near Dubai International Airport, prompting a temporary suspension of flight operations; no injuries were reported. Smoke was seen rising near airport perimeter facilities, emergency crews responded, and security teams secured the area while assessing damage.
Several incoming flights were diverted and departures paused as a precaution. Officials have not attributed responsibility for the attack; it occurred amid heightened regional tensions tied to the wider U.S.-Israel–Iran conflict, which has disrupted Middle East airspace and global aviation. Investigations are under way to determine how the drone reached the vicinity and whether others were involved; surveillance and air-defence measures are being reviewed.
Airport and aviation authorities said normal operations will resume once security is confirmed, and urged travelers to follow official guidance. The incident is the third such disruption at the airport since Iran began strikes on Persian Gulf targets, underscoring the vulnerability of major transport hubs and the wider impact on international flight routes and schedules.
