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Emirates Flight Diverts After Dubai Drone Strike Fire
3/17/2026
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- Emirates flight EK24 from Edinburgh to Dubai returned after 11 hours due to a fire at Dubai International Airport caused by an Iranian drone strike.
- The aircraft was turned back over Egypt as air traffic was suspended.
- Dubai authorities announced a gradual resumption of flights.
- Emirates confirmed the return was due to operational disruption and urged passengers to check for updates.
- Edinburgh Airport declined to comment on the incident.
