Fire on Kuwaiti oil tanker put out, Dubai authorities say

Authorities said firefighters have extinguished a blaze on the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi in Dubai’s waters following an attack.

The Dubai Media Office said emergency response teams “successfully extinguished the fire” on the vessel.

“Relevant teams continue to assess the situation and take the necessary measures, and updates will be shared as they become available,” it said.

Officials did not immediately provide further details on damage or potential environmental impact.