The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) has said that fire outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges, Rivers State has been successfully Contained
The company explained that at approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a fire broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, spreading to other barges.
“Thanks to the swift response of our emergency teams and industry partners, the fire was successfully contained. The incident did not impact flow station operations”.
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The company however said there were no casualties, and all personnel are safe.
“NNPC Ltd. prioritizes safety and remains fully committed to environmental protection and operational integrity”, it stated
