Drone Strike Triggers Fire in Umm Al Quwain Building, No Injuries Reported
- Publish date: Monday، 16 March 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Authorities say emergency teams quickly responded after a drone hit a building in Umm Al Quwain, triggering a fire on Monday.
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A fire broke out in a building in Umm Al Quwain on Monday after it was struck by a drone, according to the emirate’s government media office.
Emergency and response teams were immediately dispatched to the site and worked to contain the situation.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Emergency teams respond quickly
Officials said emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and carried out the necessary response measures to deal with the fire.
The situation was brought under control as teams secured the area.
Further details about the building or the extent of the damage have not yet been released.
Authorities warn against spreading rumours
Following the incident, authorities urged residents to stay calm and avoid sharing unverified information online.
Residents were also reminded to rely only on official sources for updates as authorities continue to monitor the situation.