Residents spotted thick smoke in the Fujairah oil industries area on Thursday. The Fujairah Government Media Office quickly clarified the situation to the public. They confirmed a minor fire caused the alarming smoke.

Routine Maintenance Accident

The office linked the incident directly to routine pipeline maintenance operations. Officials described the sudden blaze as completely accidental. The flames did not spread beyond the immediate maintenance zone.

Authorities deployed civil defense teams to the site immediately. The brave firefighters brought the situation under control very quickly. Officials urged the public to avoid circulating unverified rumors online.

Iran Internet Blackout Continues

In other regional news, Iran continues to face severe digital restrictions. The national internet blackout officially entered its 76th day today. The connectivity restrictions now exceed 1,800 total hours.

The government utilizes a strict class-based tiered system for internet access. Authorities grant partial connectivity to a select few users only. The wider public remains largely offline and silenced during this ongoing blackout.

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