Fears over massive Libya fuel fire
Source: BBC News Africa
Libya warns of 'humanitarian disaster' over fuel fire
Libya has requested international assistance to put out a fire at a large fuel storage site in Tripoli that was hit by a rocket during militia clashes.
The huge blaze could cause a "humanitarian and environmental disaster," the government has warned.
It is the largest facility in Tripoli, containing 6.6 million litres of fuel.
At least 97 people have been killed in fighting between rival militia groups battling for control of Tripoli's main airport in the past week....
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world/africa/
Residents have been urged to evacuate. Article and photos at link.
bemildred
(90,061 posts)antiquie
(4,299 posts)More sadness for the people.
theHandpuppet
(19,964 posts)It's not even safe for folks to evacuate due to the violence.
Amonester
(11,541 posts)to shoot at each other....
If only it was with water guns...
Wild wide East!