General · 28 February 2026
Missile Chaos Sparks Fire at Dubai’s Fairmont The Palm
Fire started outside Fairmont The Palm on Palm Jumeirah during a wave of Iranian missile activity that followed US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Videos verified by The Independent showed flames and smoke near the hotel entrance as explosions were heard across Dubai. Four people were reported injured. Officials have not confirmed if the fire was caused by a direct hit or debris from intercepted missiles.
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