Fire service averts disaster at Gombe gas plant, saves property worth ₦40m
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Gombe State effectively averted a significant fire incident at the Natsuwa Gas Plant on Yola Road on November 11, 2026, after a fire broke out involving a gas tanker.
The incident unfolded during the transfer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the tanker to the plant’s storage tank. According to a statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Fire (ASF) M.B. Muazu, escaping gas particles ignited during the operation, leading to a fire that impacted the generator room and a nearby mini-transformer.
The firefighting team, led by Deputy Superintendent of Fire (DSF) Ime Solomon and accompanied by Fire Assistant Ibrahim Talese, responded promptly, arriving at the scene at 08:16 a.m. They began firefighting operations immediately.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though property damage was estimated at approximately ₦3 million. The Federal Fire Service noted that the quick actions of its personnel prevented additional destruction, preserving property worth an estimated ₦40 million.
DC Suleiman Mohammed Suleiman, the State Controller of the Federal Fire Service in Gombe, called on gas plant operators to adhere to safety protocols during LPG handling and transfer. The Command specifically advised operators to ensure that all ignition sources, including generators and electrical equipment, be kept away from LPG transfer areas.
The statement further emphasized the need for proper earthing and bonding, adequate ventilation, routine equipment inspections, and strict compliance with operational safety standards to mitigate the risk of gas-related emergencies.
