Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have responded to a fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a building under construction on Al Reem Island.
Authorities said teams were deployed to the scene and worked to bring the blaze under control, while the surrounding area was evacuated as a precaution. Residents and the public were urged to stay away to allow emergency crews full access.
Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority teams have dealt with a fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a building on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. The public is advised to obtain information from official sources only.
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) December 9, 2025
Officials stressed that updates would be issued through official channes only, urging the public not to circulate unverified information or share videos online.
No details were immediately released regarding injuries or the cause of the fire.
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