The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Gombe State Command, has contained a fire outbreak involving a gas tanker at Natsuwa Gas Plant along Yola Road, Gombe, preventing a potentially devastating explosion and saving property estimated at ₦40 million.
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The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, while Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) was being transferred from a tanker into the plant’s storage tank.
Key Highlights
- Federal Fire Service contains gas tanker fire at Natsuwa Gas Plant, Yola Road, Gombe.
- Property worth about ₦40 million saved; property worth about ₦3 million destroyed.
- Fire broke out during LPG transfer operations on November 11, 2026.
- A generator room and a nearby mini-transformer were affected.
- Firefighters arrived nine minutes after the distress call; no casualties recorded.
How the Gas Tanker Fire Started at the Gombe Gas Plant
According to a statement issued by the Federal Fire Service through its Public Relations Officer, MB Muazu, escaping gas particles reportedly travelled through the air and ignited, triggering the fire.
The blaze affected the generator room and a nearby mini-transformer within the premises of Natsuwa Gas Plant.
The Command disclosed that it received a distress call at approximately 8:07 a.m. and immediately dispatched an FFS 215 Multipurpose Water Tender from the ATM Fire Station.
The firefighting team, led by DSF Ime Solomon, with FA Ibrahim Talese as the driver, arrived at the scene at 8:16 a.m. and immediately began emergency operations.
Firefighters Prevent Major Disaster, Save ₦40m Property
The Federal Fire Service said its personnel extinguished the fire using a medium water jet.
After the operation, the team inspected the affected areas to ensure the flames had been completely put out and that there was no immediate threat of another outbreak.
Although property worth approximately ₦3 million was destroyed, the prompt intervention of the firefighters prevented the incident from escalating and saved property estimated at ₦40 million.
The Command also confirmed that no casualties were recorded during the incident.
Gombe Fire Service Warns Gas Plant Operators
Reacting to the incident, the State Controller of the Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, DCF Suleiman Mohammed Suleiman, urged gas plant operators to strictly observe established safety procedures during LPG handling and transfer operations.
He specifically warned operators against keeping potential sources of ignition, including generators and electrical equipment, close to gas transfer points.
The controller also emphasised the importance of proper earthing and bonding systems, adequate ventilation, routine equipment inspections and strict compliance with operational safety standards. These precautions, he said, are essential to preventing gas leaks, accidental ignition and potentially fatal fire emergencies.
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Federal Fire Service Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety
The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, in line with the statutory mandate of the Federal Fire Service on fire prevention and safety enforcement.
The Command urged residents, business owners and operators of gas facilities to prioritise fire prevention and ensure appropriate safety measures are maintained at all times.
It also encouraged members of the public to report fire outbreaks and other emergencies through its dedicated emergency telephone line: 07031497455.
The incident is another reminder of the dangers associated with improper handling of liquefied petroleum gas and the importance of strict adherence to safety regulations at gas facilities.
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