Fujairah: Three Indians were injured after a massive fire broke out at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), after a suspected drone strike by Iran.
The attack marks resumption of hostilities in the Middle East after a few weeks of relative calm.
The Fujairah Media Office said in a statement that civil defence teams rushed to contain the fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. The injured were taken to hospital, it added.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE said that they are in touch with authorities to ensure adeq
uate medical care and welfare of the injured.
“Three Indian nationals have been injured in today’s attacks in Fujairah. We are in touch with local authorities for ensuring adequate medical care and welfare of the affected Indian nationals”, the Embassy posted on X.
UAE armed forces intercepted three Iranian missiles over the country’s waters, while a fourth crashed into the sea, as reported by NDTV.
UAE authorities issued mobile phone alerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi earlier in the day, warning of the possibility of missile attacks.
“Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, immediately seek a safe place in the closest secure building, steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await further instructions,” the alert said.
The energy infrastructure in Fujairah has been hit in the past as well. On March 14, the Port of Fujairah was hit by drones, triggering fires and the suspension of some oil-loading operations.