Firefighters contain tanker blaze at Gombe filling station
A fuel tanker caught fire while offloading diesel at Rain Oil Filling Station in the Tumfure area of Gombe. The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, responded quickly and contained the fire, preventing a major disaster. ASF MB Muazu, Public Relations Officer of the command, praised the professionalism and swift action of the firefighters. No lives were lost, and residents have since resumed normal activities.
What happened
- A fuel tanker caught fire during diesel offloading at Rain Oil Filling Station in Tumfure, Gombe.
- The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, responded immediately after receiving a distress call.
- ASF MB Muazu highlighted the risk due to the location's proximity to other filling stations and commercial centres.
- No casualties were reported, and property worth over ₦500 million was protected from potential damage.
- The Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services assisted in managing the incident.
