US EditionTwo workers killed in pipeline fire at Iraq's Zubair oilfield, officials say
- A gas leak caused a fire at Iraq's Zubair oilfield, resulting in one death and four injuries, as confirmed by Iraq's Ministry of Oil.
- Emergency response teams contained the fire while investigating the cause of the gas leak from an old pumping system.
- The incident may disrupt oil export operations from Basra, which relies heavily on the Zubair field.
- Environmental authorities are monitoring air quality due to potential emissions from the fire, with initial reports indicating levels are below high-risk thresholds.
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At least two workers were killed and five others seriously injured in a fire that broke out Sunday in a pipeline at the Zubair oil field in southern Iraq, oil officials said...
Iraq Oil Depot Fire Claims 1 Life and Sparks Urgent Safety Response - teleSUR English
A gas leak caused a deadly Iraq oil depot fire in Basra’s Zubair field, leaving one worker dead and four injured, officials confirm. Related: Baghdad Rejects Netanyahu’s Threats Against Iraqis Iraq Oil Depot Fire Kills One Worker in Basra At least one worker was killed and four others were injured in a massive fire that erupted on Sunday at an oil storage facility in Iraq’s Zubair field, located in the southern province of Basra, the country’s M…
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil reported that the fire was caused by a gas leak in the Zubair camp in Basra.
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