A fire continues at Libya’s Zawiya refinery complex after reported drone attacks, with firefighters working on Tuesday to contain the blaze, according to engineers at the site. Several outlets describe the incident as a drone strike that ignites a fuel tank or gasoline and leads to large-scale flames across parts of the facility.
The state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) says it may invoke force majeure if drone attacks on oil assets in and around Zawiya continue, and one report adds that NOC warns it could halt operations at the country’s largest operating refinery. Other coverage focuses on the damage and firefighting response at the western Libya facility, without adding further detail on operational decisions.
Across reports, the key points are the same: drones are linked to the ignition of the fire at Zawiya, the blaze is extensive enough to require ongoing firefighting, and NOC signals potential disruption if attacks persist. Reuters’ account emphasizes the force majeure possibility, while other outlets primarily describe the scale of the blaze and the drone-hit fuel component.
