Authorities in Dubai confirmed that an incident at a residential building in Palm Jumeirah triggered a fire on Saturday, prompting an immediate emergency response amid heightened regional tensions.
According to an official statement, emergency teams were rapidly dispatched after the incident was reported, and the affected building was quickly secured. Dubai Civil Defence confirmed that the resulting fire has been brought under control and no further spread has been reported.
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Extent of injuries not yet disclosed
Officials said four people sustained injuries in the incident and were transferred to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed, but authorities indicated that the situation is now stable.
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. Dubai Civil Defence has confirmed that the resulting fire is now under control. Four individuals
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 28, 2026
A Dubai Media Office's official X Post reads, "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. Dubai Civil Defence has confirmed that the resulting fire is now under control. Four individuals sustained injuries and have been transferred to medical facilities. The safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors remain the highest priority. Authorities continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the public."
'Remain calm, rely solely on verified information'
"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 post continued.
The cause of the incident has not been officially confirmed, and investigations are underway to determine the sequence of events. The development comes at a time of heightened alert across the United Arab Emirates due to escalating tensions in the wider Middle East, though authorities have not linked the Palm Jumeirah incident to the ongoing regional crisis.
Security and emergency personnel remain deployed around the site as precautionary measures continue.
Residents have been urged to remain calm and rely only on verified official updates. Officials also appealed to the public not to circulate unverified videos or images on social media, warning that misinformation could create unnecessary panic.
Further updates are expected as authorities continue their investigation into the incident.
