Oil loading activities at a crucial United Arab Emirates port facility were halted Saturday after a blaze erupted when falling debris from an intercepted drone ignited a fire, according to industry and trading sources.
The incident took place in Fujairah emirate, which serves as a significant fuel supply hub for the region. Officials from the emirate’s media office confirmed that while debris from the drone interception caused the fire, no casualties occurred.
“Civil defence forces are handling the incident to contain the fire,” the media office stated.
Government officials have not confirmed details regarding the reported halt in operations at the facility.
Earlier reports from Bloomberg News indicated that petroleum loading activities at Fujairah port, located beyond the Strait of Hormuz, were temporarily stopped following the drone incident and resulting blaze.
ADNOC, Abu Dhabi’s state-controlled energy company that maintains operations in the emirate, has not yet provided a response to requests for comment.
This incident follows Tuesday’s closure of ADNOC’s Ruwais refinery after a drone attack triggered a fire at one of the complex’s facilities, according to an informed source. The recent attacks represent continued disruption to regional energy infrastructure amid ongoing tensions related to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
