Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack
Summary
A large fire broke out at Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery after a drone attack, causing heavy damage but no serious injuries. Libya’s national oil company warned it may stop refinery operations if such attacks continue, amid ongoing conflict between rival governments.Key Facts
- A drone attack caused a major fire at the Zawiya refinery, Libya’s largest refinery.
- The fire started in a tank holding about 4.5 million liters of gasoline, which collapsed due to the blaze.
- There were no serious injuries; most treated cases were from smoke inhalation.
- The refinery has been targeted by several drone strikes over recent days.
- Libya’s National Oil Corporation warned it might declare force majeure, meaning it could suspend operations if attacks continue.
- Libya has two competing governments: one in Tripoli and another in the east backed by a military leader, Khalifa Haftar.
- The Tripoli government held meetings to address security and protect vital infrastructure.
- A parliamentary committee condemned the attack and called for better protection of oil facilities.
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