Fire service averts catastrophe at Gombe gasoline plant, saves property price ₦40m

The Federal Fire Service, FFS, Gombe State Command, has prevented a doubtlessly main fireplace catastrophe at Natsuwa Gas Plant alongside Yola Road, Gombe, after efficiently containing a hearth involving a gasoline tanker.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, throughout the switch of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, from a tanker into the plant’s storage tank.

According to an announcement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASF MB Muazu, escaping gasoline particles reportedly ignited throughout the operation, triggering a hearth that affected the generator room and a close-by mini-transformer.

“The firefighting team, led by DSF Ime Solomon, with FA Ibrahim Talese as the driver, arrived at the scene at 08:16 hours and immediately commenced firefighting operations,” the assertion mentioned.

The Command confirmed that no casualty was recorded, though property price roughly ₦3 million was destroyed.

It added that the swift response of its personnel prevented additional harm and saved property estimated at ₦40 million.

The State Controller of the Federal Fire Service in Gombe, DCF Suleiman Mohammed Suleiman, urged gasoline plant operators to watch security procedures throughout LPG dealing with and switch operations.

“The Command particularly advises gas plant operators to ensure that all sources of ignition, including generators and electrical equipment, are kept away from LPG transfer areas,” the assertion mentioned.

It additionally harassed the significance of correct earthing and bonding, sufficient air flow, routine tools inspections, and compliance with operational security requirements to forestall gas-related emergencies.