CDD firefighters extinguish Aqaba oil pipelines fire

The spokesperson of the Public Security Department (PSD) said, on Thursday, that the Civil Defense Department (CDD) firefighters have dealt with a fire erupted at four oil pipelines affiliated to the Jordan Petroleum Refinery in Aqaba governorate.

The firefighters, the spokesperson said, has prevented the fire to reach oil tanks there.

No immediate reports of any damage or casualties were reported due to the fire, the spokesperson said.

He commended the quick response of the CDD’s cadres, adding that an investigation into the incident is underway.

Source: Jordan News Agency