The Federal Fire Service in Gombe State has prevented a major fire disaster at Natsuwa Gas Plant along Yola Road after containing a fire involving a gas tanker.
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.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASF MB Muazu, escaping gas reportedly caught fire during the transfer process, spreading to the generator room and a nearby mini-transformer.
The fire service received a distress call at about 8:07 a.m. and immediately deployed firefighters from the ATM Fire Station.
The team, led by DSF Ime Solomon, arrived at the facility eight minutes later and began efforts to contain the flames.
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The fire was eventually extinguished using a medium water jet. Firefighters also carried out inspections to ensure there was no further danger.
The Command confirmed that no lives were lost in the incident. However, property estimated at ₦3 million was destroyed, while the quick intervention prevented further damage and saved assets worth approximately ₦40 million.
The State Controller of the Federal Fire Service in Gombe, DCF Suleiman Mohammed Suleiman, urged gas plant operators to strictly follow safety procedures when handling and transferring LPG.
He advised operators to keep generators and other electrical equipment away from gas transfer points to prevent accidental ignition.
The Command also emphasised the need for proper earthing, adequate ventilation, regular equipment checks and strict compliance with safety regulations to prevent similar emergencies.
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