Drone strike targets fuel tank terminal in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah, fire contained

Drone strike targets fuel tank terminal in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah, fire contained

Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded on Tuesday to a fire at a fuel tank terminal in the Musaffah area after it was targeted by a drone.

In a statement carried by the Abu Dhabi Media Office, officials confirmed that the situation was swiftly brought under control. Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to secure the site, contain the blaze, and prevent it from spreading to nearby facilities.

Authorities said no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Operations at the terminal were not affected, according to the statement, indicating that the disruption was limited and quickly managed.

Officials also called on the public to refrain from circulating rumors or unverified information, stressing the importance of relying solely on official channels for accurate updates.

The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, with security agencies maintaining vigilance and reinforcing precautionary measures across critical infrastructure sites.