The Federal Fire Service, FFS, Gombe State Command, has prevented a potentially major fire disaster at Natsuwa Gas Plant along Yola Road, Gombe, after successfully containing a fire involving a gas tanker.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during the transfer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, from a tanker into the plant’s storage tank.
According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASF MB Muazu, escaping gas particles reportedly ignited during the operation, triggering a fire that affected the generator room and a nearby mini-transformer.
The statement said the Command received a distress call at about 8.07 am and immediately deployed a firefighting team from the ATM Fire Station.
The firefighting team, led by DSF Ime Solomon, with FA Ibrahim Talese as the driver, arrived at the scene at 08:16 hours and immediately commenced firefighting operations,” the statement said.
The fire was eventually extinguished using a medium water jet, while subsequent inspections were conducted to ensure that no further fire threat remained.
The Command confirmed that no casualty was recorded, although property worth approximately ₦3 million was destroyed.
It added that the swift response of its personnel prevented further damage and saved property estimated at ₦40 million.
The State Controller of the Federal Fire Service in Gombe, DCF Suleiman Mohammed Suleiman, urged gas plant operators to observe safety procedures during LPG handling and transfer operations.
The Command particularly advises gas plant operators to ensure that all sources of ignition, including generators and electrical equipment, are kept away from LPG transfer areas,” the statement said.
It also stressed the importance of proper earthing and bonding, adequate ventilation, routine equipment inspections, and compliance with operational safety standards to prevent gas-related emergencies.
