Dubai: Parked car catches fire at DXB; no injuries reported
Authorities immediately responded to the incident and put out the fire
A parked SUV at Dubai International Aiport Terminal 1 caught fire on Saturday midday. Authorities immediately responded to the incident and put out the fire.
The fire was immediately extinguished and no injuries were reported.
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