Thought to be caused by drones, authorities have begun an extensive investigation into the fires which resulted in explosions in Abu Dhabi today.

Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that a fire broke out this morning, which led to the explosion of three petroleum tankers in ICAD 3, Mussafah, near ADNOC’s storage tanks.

A spokesperson told Alarabiya that claims Houthis are connected to the damages are untrue and people should only believe official government announcements. The fires have been brought under control, however, the accident resulted in the death of a Pakistani and two Indian nationals, and 6 others sustained moderate injuries.

Thoughts and prayers with all affected at this time.

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Authorities announce the fire in the Musaffah ICAD 3 area which led to the explosion of 3 petroleum tanks is under control

#شرطة_أبوظبي تعلن السيطرة على الحريق الذي اندلع صباح اليوم في منطقة مصفح آيكاد 3 بالقرب من خزانات #أدنوك ما أدى إلى انفجار 3 صهاريج نقل محروقات بترولية. #وام pic.twitter.com/bp4cVyqefZ

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The accident resulted in the death of a Pakistani and two Indian nationals, and 6 others sustained moderate injuries

#شرطة_أبوظبي : الحادث أسفر عن وفاة شخص من الجنسية الباكستانية و شخصين من الجنسية الهندية و إصابة 6 آخرين إصاباتهم بين البسيطة و المتوسطة.#وام

— وكالة أنباء الإمارات (@wamnews) January 17, 2022

Authorities have begun an extensive investigation into the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding it

#شرطة_أبوظبي : السلطات المختصة تبدأ تحقيقاً موسعاً حول سبب الحريق والظروف المحيطة به.#وام

— وكالة أنباء الإمارات (@wamnews) January 17, 2022