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Minor fire on Dubai's Burj Al Arab outer facade reported as drone intercepted

No injuries: Dubai Civil Defence swiftly controls fire at Burj Al Arab

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Sajila Saseendran, Chief Reporter
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A view of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
A view of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
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Dubai: Authorities confirmed that after a drone was intercepted, and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab's outer facade, the fire was put out.

Civil Defence teams responded immediately and brought the incident under control.

No injuries were reported.

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