Four sustain injuries in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah building incident

Four people were injured in an incident at a building in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah area on Saturday, Dubai Media Office said.

“Dubai authorities confirm that an incident occurred in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area. Emergency response teams were deployed immediately and the site has been secured,” it said.

Dubai Civil Defence confirmed that the resulting fire was now under control.

“Four individuals sustained injuries and have been transferred to medical facilities,” the Media Office said. “The safety and well-being of residents and visitors remain the highest priority. Authorities continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the public.”

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A number of videos were circulated on social media showing a fire outside the building, with some claiming the site was hit by an Iranian drone or missile.

“The public is urged to remain calm, rely solely on verified information from official sources, and refrain from circulating videos or images on social media. Further updates will be provided as they become available,” the Dubai Media Office said.