One person was killed and four others were injured after fires broke out at the Habshan gas facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The incident happened when debris from an intercepted air defence strike fell onto the site during a period of rising regional tensions.
Officials said the falling debris triggered two separate fires inside the large gas complex. Emergency teams quickly rushed to the location to control the blaze and evacuate workers from the area.
During the evacuation process, one Egyptian worker lost his life, and four other workers suffered minor injuries. The injured were taken for treatment, while fire control teams worked to stop the spread of the flames.
Some parts of the facility were damaged in the incident. Authorities are now carrying out a detailed assessment to understand the full scale of the damage and whether it will affect operations at the site.
The Habshan Gas Processing Complex is operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. It is one of the most important energy facilities in the country and plays a key role in processing natural gas from nearby oil fields.
The complex supplies gas to major industrial areas such as the Ruwais Industrial Complex, where it is used for power generation, desalination, and other industrial needs. Because of this, it is considered a critical part of the UAE’s energy infrastructure.
Authorities have not yet confirmed how long repair work will take, but safety checks and inspections are ongoing. The situation is being closely monitored as officials work to restore normal operations.