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A Fire Accident Didn't Happen at Dubai Airport

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19th August 2020
A Fire Accident Didn't Happen at Dubai Airport
There was no fire reported in Dubai's airport (ScreenShot).

The Claim

A video shows Dubai airport and duty-free shops on fire. 

Emerging story

Following the massive explosions that took place in Beirut's port, social media users shared a video claiming that a fire accident took place in Dubai's airport.
The claim was widely spread on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The videos received thousands of views.

Misbarโ€™s Analysis

Misbar's investigation finds the claim false. There was no fire reported in Dubai's airport. Our reverse image search found that the video in the circulating claim is a fire accident that happened in the Ajman market in UAE on Aug. 5, 2020. A massive fire broke out in the market of Ajman area in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). International news agencies reported about the incident.

Misbarโ€™s Classification

Fake

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