Luxury waterfront tower briefly engulfed in smoke as authorities confirm fire was minor and contained with no casualties.
WEB DESK: A drone strike triggered a brief fire at the luxury Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai early Thursday, sending plumes of smoke across the skyline of the upscale waterfront district.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of an explosion on the upper floors of the residential and hotel tower. According to local media reports, flames were visible on the glass facade of the iconic building before firefighters quickly brought the situation under control.
The Dubai Media Office later confirmed that the blaze was minor and contained within an hour, preventing the fire from spreading further through the high-rise complex.
Swift Evacuation Prevents Casualties
Authorities said no casualties or serious injuries were reported. Hotel staff and security teams activated emergency protocols, guiding residents and guests to safety along the Creek Harbour promenade.
Witnesses described hearing a dull thud followed by sirens before security personnel began directing people outside. Guests praised the calm and organized evacuation that helped avoid panic inside the luxury tower.
Regional Tensions Raise Security Concerns
The incident comes amid rising regional tensions, with the UAE Ministry of Defence reporting multiple interceptions of hostile drones and missiles in the past 24 hours.
While most aerial threats have been successfully intercepted by air defence systems, the Creek Harbour incident represents a rare case of physical damage to a high-profile Dubai landmark.
Officials have urged residents and expatriates to remain vigilant while authorities maintain heightened security across the emirate.
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