Dubai International Airport evacuated after incident leaves four people injured,
Annette Belcher-BM, Kirstie McCrum Network Content Editor and Annette Belcher
22:32, 28 Feb 2026Updated 22:35, 28 Feb 2026
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An incident took place at Dubai International Airport on Saturday (February 28) evening, Dubai Airports confirmed this evening.
Footage and photographs being shared across social media platforms show individuals, some appearing wounded, leaving the smoke-filled location. Several people were reportedly hurt as a consequence of the incident and were given immediate medical attention at the site.
Dubai Airports stated that further updates would be provided as soon as more information became available.
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Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were dealing with an ongoing incident at the airport. In a statement, Dubai media office said: “Dubai Airports has confirmed an incident at Dubai International Airport (DXB) just moments ago.
“Emergency response teams have been activated immediately, and the incident is being handled in coordination with the relevant authorities.
“This has resulted in four injuries, and the necessary urgent medical assistance has been provided to them.”