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A drone strike near Dubai Airport caused a fuel tank fire, halting flights for 4.5 hours and diverting 65 flights on March 16, 2026.
A drone strike near Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026, triggered a fire at a fuel tank, prompting a temporary four-and-a-half-hour suspension of air traffic.
The disruption caused 65 flights to be diverted, including multiple Emirates flights from Europe that turned back after 9–10 hours in the air, with some traveling over 4,800 miles.
No injuries were reported, but operations remained disrupted, affecting airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and KLM.
Dubai Airports gradually resumed limited flights, while regional tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel heightened security concerns.
Passengers were advised to check with airlines for updates.
Un ataque con drones cerca del aeropuerto de Dubai provocó un incendio en el tanque de combustible, deteniendo los vuelos durante 4.5 horas y desviando 65 vuelos el 16 de marzo de 2026.