[Burj Al Arab in Dubai Attacked and Catches Fire, Blaze Extinguished] Odaily Planet Daily News - At around 1:30 a.m. local time on March 1, an attack occurred on the northeast side of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, causing a fire. At the time of the incident, some tourists were resting and were awakened by the sound of explosions and tremors, after which they were evacuated through safety passages. Thick smoke once filled the hotel lobby. The fire has now been extinguished. Other foreign media outlets have reported that the incident may have been caused by a drone attack, but further details are yet to be confirmed. (CCTV)