Fire at Jebel Ali oil waste unit under control

Dubai Media Office

Teams from Dubai Civil Defence have brought under control a fire that broke out at an oil waste disposal unit in Jebel Ali Industrial area.

In a Tweet, the Dubai Media Office confirmed there were no casualties and injuries in the incident.

They added that the site is located far from factories in the zone, and the heavy smoke was due to the burning of oil waste. 

More from UAE News

  • UAE sends search and rescue team to Myanmar

    The UAE has urgently dispatched a search and rescue team, comprising members from Abu Dhabi Police, the National Guard, and the Joint Operations Command, to support efforts to save people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.

  • UAE fuel prices announced for April

    Motorists in the UAE will enjoy reduced fuel prices in April, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Monday.

  • New Syrian government welcomed by UAE

    The UAE has welcomed the formation of the new Syrian government, and affirmed its support for the Syrian people’s aspirations towards achieving stability and prosperity.

  • Umm Al Quwain Ruler's mother passes away

    His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, has mourned the death of his mother Sheikha Hassa bint Hamid bin Abdulrahman Al-Shamsi.

Coming Up

  • Dubai 92 Chilled

    10:00pm - Midnight

  • Dubai 92 Chilled

    Midnight - 1:00am