Three petroleum tankers exploded in the morning of Monday, January 17, in ICAD 3, Mussafah, near ADNOC’s storage tanks in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Abu Dhabi Police confirmed a fire had broken out in the morning, causing the explosion, and added that a minor fire had also broken out in the new construction area of Abu Dhabi International Airport.
According to a police statement, early investigations suggest that the fire was caused by small flying objects “possibly belong to drones,” state-news agency WAM reported.
Teams are currently working to put the fire out and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. No significant damage has been caused by either of the fires, WAM said.
This story is developing.