By ilochi chinonso.A
Two staff members of Amingo Gas Plant are currently receiving treatment in hospital following a fire outbreak that engulfed a section of the facility on 9 November.
The incident occurred at the gas plant located along Nkwo-to-Nkwo Road, Oraifite, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Anambra State Fire Service received a distress call at 7:37pm., and Firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene and successfully brought the fire under control.
The team withdrew from the scene at 8:04pm, after about 27 minutes of firefighting operations.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was triggered by an ignition from the engine of a gas tanker discharging at the plant. The spark reportedly ignited gas vapour, resulting in an inferno that affected a section of the facility.
Two staff members who sustained injuries during the incident were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. The extent of their injuries is yet to be confirmed at the time of filing this report.
Reacting to the incident, the Anambra State Fire Service Chief, Engr chukwudi chiketa urged operators of gas plants, tanker drivers and other stakeholders in the petroleum and gas sector to strictly adhere to safety procedures.
The Service also called for proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and warned against any activity that could trigger fire outbreaks around gas facilities.
Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility. Prevention is better than firefighting,” the Service stated.
As of the time of filing this report, normalcy has returned to the area, while investigations into the full extent of damage is still ongoing.
Chinonso is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State.
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