debris
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Debris from an intercepted drone resulted in a "minor fire" on the outer facade of the five-star Burj Al Arab hotel, authorities have said.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at the base of the Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped building sometimes touted as the world's first seven-star hotel.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Debris landed on beaches and roadways in Turks and Caicos.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026
Debris could become more of a safety risk as the pace of rocket launches increases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025
Debris, dirt, grass, and twigs from the river still stuck to his clothes.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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