Saudi Aramco contains fire at Ras Tanura, eight injured
9/20/2016 7:09:56 AM
Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura terminal. Photo courtesy of Saudi Aramco.
Saudi Aramco has contained a fire at its oil terminal facility in Ras Tanura.
Emergency fire services have fully contained the fire. Workers in the facility have been evacuated.
It is reported that eight workers have sustained injuries as a result of the fire, including six contractors and two employees. The injured have received medical treatment.
The cause of the fire is not yet known. The company will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause.
Saudi Aramco oil and gas operations were not impacted as a result of the incident.
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