DUBAI, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- A fire broke out in a building on Dubai's landmark Palm Jumeirah on Saturday, which is believed to have been caused by falling Iranian missile debris.
Earlier in the evening, videos circulating on social media showed a dense column of black smoke rising from the top of the structure, while several loud explosions were reported in the area.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense said on Saturday that its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones launched towards the country.
The ministry confirmed that multiple missiles were intercepted by the UAE's air defense system, with debris falling in several areas of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Dubai Civil Defense said four people were injured in an explosion in the Palm Jumeirah area.
In a statement, the ministry stressed that the targeting constitutes a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law, affirming the UAE's full right to take all necessary measures to protect its territory and people, and to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability.
The UAE has reportedly closed parts of its airspace as a precautionary measure. Enditem
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