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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Dubai, March 16 (Xinhua) — The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCA) said flights at Dubai International Airport have gradually resumed to selected destinations following a temporary suspension on Monday.
Precautionary measures were put in place to ensure the safety of passengers and staff after a drone crashed near the airport this morning, causing a fire.
The fire has been brought under control and there are no casualties, Dubai's press service said.
The city's civil defense department reported that the fire was caused by a drone colliding with a fuel tank near the airport.
Earlier in the day, Dubai Airports Company said several flights were diverted from Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum Airport while local authorities dealt with the incident.
Since the start of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, Gulf states have been subjected to massive missile and drone attacks. The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting more than 1,500 drones.
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