Syrian gas pipeline fire was an act of sabotage

Syria's state oil company said a fire on a gas pipeline between the Al-Shola district and Deir ez-Zor occurred after a shut-off valve exploded. SANA reports.

According to the agency, the cause of sabotage was an act of sabotage. The fire stopped the supply of gas from the gas processing plant in Jbeiss at the power plant.

Fire brigades isolated the fire zone on both sides of the fire. Extinguishing was carried out as the gas pressure decreased.

Earlier it was reported about a large-scale fire on the gas pipeline in the province of Deir ez-Zor. The flames were visible from a great distance. No information was received about the victims.

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