Tank farm Explosion Rocks Delta City of Warri

An explosion has been reported at Matrix Tank Farm in Ifiekporo, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The explosion was said to have occurred from the gas section of the tank farm on Friday night, sources disclosed.
Nno live has lost as fire fighters reportedly battled to curtail the fire which erupted from the explosion.

Residents living in Ifiekporo, Ugbuwangue and parts of Edjeba communities, confirmed hearing the earth-shaking sounds from the blast.
Flame of fire were sighted from the vicinity and around buildings in the area.
Chief Executive Officer and Safety Manager of Matrix Energy, Alhaji Luqman Salam-Alada and Mr. Fred Olomoro, respectively, reportedly confirmed on telephone that the situation was under control
Also, Chairman of Warri South Council, Dr. Michael Tidi, also confirmed the incident, calling on residents of Warri to remain calm.
He said that the explosion was heard in parts of the town Friday night (July 8) which was caused by flame at Matrix Tank Farm at Ifiekporo Community, was being contained.
According to him, the incident may have resulted from loading activities at the tank farm.
Tidi, who has since called on the relevant authorities and government agencies, assured that the situation has been brought under control as fire service vehicles had been mobilized to the scene and were already containing the inferno.