Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery
Summary
A large fire broke out at Libya’s biggest oil refinery in Zawiya after unknown attackers used drones to hit fuel tanks. Emergency teams are working to control the blaze, and so far no serious injuries have been reported. The situation shows ongoing instability as rival groups in Libya continue to struggle for power.Key Facts
- The Zawiya oil refinery west of Tripoli was struck by drones multiple times over two days.
- A fuel tank holding about 4.5 million liters was hit and collapsed after catching fire.
- Libya’s National Oil Corporation may stop refinery operations if attacks keep happening.
- No serious injuries; most treated for smoke inhalation.
- The refinery produces around 120,000 barrels of oil each day.
- Similar attacks targeted a naphtha storage tank and a water desalination plant recently.
- Libya remains divided between two main power groups since the fall of leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
- The current conflict involves forces in the east led by Khalifa Haftar and the western government based in Tripoli.
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