Senior UAE authorities have ‌reported damage at a major plant of leading petrochemicals company ​Borouge ​after falling debris from ⁠an air ​defence interception ignited ​three fires, but no injuries were reported, said media reports, citing senior official.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have confirmed three fires broke out at the Borouge Petrochemicals Factory on Sunday due to fallen debris from air defence interceptions.

In a post on social media, Abu Dhabi Media Office said emergency response teams acted swiftly to bring the situation under control. The incident resulted in no injuries but damage has occurred at the site and an assessment is ongoing.