Libya asked international assistance in extinguishing burning oil storage

Libya asked international assistance in extinguishing burning oil storage

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As a result of rocket hit six million liters of oil on fire in Tripoli

CAIRO, July 28. Libyan authorities are asking the international community to provide urgent assistance to the country in extinguishing burning oil storage repertory in Tripoli. This was reported by Arab TV channels.

On Sunday evening in the fuel repertory with six million liters of fuel (more than four thousand tons), located on the highway to the international airport, multiple rocket launchers have appeared in the area of repertory.

Firefighters still can not cope with the fire. There is a risk of fire spreading to other tanks with oil and gas.

City officials on Monday night appealed to residents of homes located in the immediate vicinity of the burning oil tanks, leave the explosive area. Rising black smoke can be seen from almost all points of Tripoli.

As stated in the Libyan national oil company, which owns oil storage, PE may result in a “catastrophe” for the capital, since, according to the press service, there is stored a total of over 90 million liters of fuel (more than 65 thousand tons). In case of fire other tanks powerful explosion occurs, the affected area which may reach 3-5 km. According to the company, some countries have responded to the call for help, and expressed willingness to visit the Libyan capital jets to extinguish the fire.

For two weeks in the capital of Libya do not stop fighting for the country’s main air harbor between controlling the airport since 2011 “Zintanskoy brigade” and Islamist militias that are supported by the “Muslim Brotherhood”, as well as financial assistance to Qatar and Turkey carried out its military operation “Dawn Libya. “During this time, the death toll exceeded 150 people already violent clashes continue.

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