Two injured as fire guts gas plant in Anambra

Two individuals were severely burned when a fire broke out at the Amingo Gas Plant in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday evening. The blaze resulted in damaged gas tanks and the release of thick smoke, causing significant destruction to the facility. According to an eyewitness, the fire was ignited by an engine of a gas tanker, leading to the inferno that lasted for several minutes before firefighters arrived to contain it.

Despite no casualties being reported, the injured workers were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The Anambra State Fire Service confirmed the incident, stating that they were alerted at 7:37 pm and managed to bring the fire under control by 8:04 pm. The Head of Media and Publicity for the fire service, Chukwudi Chiketa, emphasized the need for strict adherence to safety protocols by gas plant operators, tanker drivers, and other stakeholders in the petroleum and gas industry.

He stressed the importance of regular maintenance of equipment and vehicles, as well as the avoidance of any activities that could trigger fires near gas facilities.