Authorities control fire at old Abu Dhabi airport after air defence interception

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 19:59

By ARN News Staff

Abu Dhabi authorities have reported that they have controlled a fire that broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport, following successful interception by air defence systems.

The incident, revealed on the Abu Dhabi Media Office X account on Wednesday evening, resulted in no injuries.

Abu Dhabi authorities reminded the public to obtain information from official sources only, and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.

Abu Dhabi authorities have controlled a fire that broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport, following successful interception by air defence systems. The incident resulted in no injuries.

The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only, and to avoid…
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 11, 2026

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