{
  "id": 13473980,
  "title": "UAE National Guard rescues 22 people after oil tanker catches fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/uae-national-guard-rescues-22-people-after-oil-tanker-catches-fire",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:14:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/10/uae-national-guard-rescues-22-people-after-oil-tanker-catches-fire/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE National Guard Command announced that 22 individuals were rescued from an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf after a fire erupted on board. A specialized coast guard team received a distress call from the crew regarding the fire and swiftly located the tanker. The crew members were promptly rescued, administered first aid, and subsequently transferred to the appropriate authorities. All rescued individuals were of Asian nationality and were found to be in stable medical condition. The successful rescue operation highlights the National Guard's preparedness and operational efficiency, as well as their unwavering dedication to promptly addressing maritime emergencies. This swift response plays a crucial role in safeguarding lives and bolstering security and safety in international waters.",
  "summary": "The UAE National Guard Command said 22 people were rescued from an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf after a fire broke out on board. A specialised coast guard team responded to the crew's report of a fire and successfully located the tanker. The crew were rescued, given first aid procedures before being transferred to relevant authorities. The rescued individuals were all Asian nationals. All the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE National Guard rescues 22 after oil tanker catches fire in Arabian Gulf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/uae-national-guard-rescues-22-after-oil-tanker-catches-fire-in",
        "published": "2026-10-10T16:35:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "UAE National Guard rescues 22 people after oil tanker catches fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/uae-national-guard-rescues-22-people-after-oil-tanker-catches-fire-13474414",
        "published": "2026-10-10T17:14:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}