Third fire reported in Abu Dhabi after missile interception

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have confirmed a third fire at the Khalifa Industrial Zone, Abu Dhabi, which broke out after debris fell following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.

The information was released by the emirate’s official press service, according to Caliber.Az.

في إطار المتابعة المستمرة للحادث الذي تم الإعلان عنه سابقاً، والناجم عن سقوط شظايا في محيط مناطق خليفة الاقتصادية أبوظبي - كيزاد، إثر الاعتراض الناجح لصاروخ باليستي من قبل الدفاعات الجوية، تؤكد الجهات المختصة أن الحادث أسفر عن وقوع حريق ثالث.

كما تؤكد الجهات المختصة وقوع إصابة…

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In a statement, officials said the latest incident resulted in an additional casualty. “The competent authorities also confirm that another Pakistani national was injured in the incident, bringing the total number of injured to six people, who sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate,” the statement said.

Authorities added that all three fires linked to the incident have been successfully contained, with emergency teams continuing cooling operations at the affected sites.

Officials also urged the public to rely exclusively on verified information channels. 

Earlier reports indicated that Indian workers were among those injured in Abu Dhabi following the missile interception.

By Tamilla Hasanova