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Caritas University

October 30, 2023

Gas Flare: Enugu puts out fire, warns against illegal drilling of boreholes

The commissioner said the government would investigate the incident, just as he advised residents to get approval to drill boreholes.

Gas flare (credit : Guardian)
June 15, 2022

Enugu gas fire extinguished after 21 days

The gas fire started due to water drilling borehole activities on May 23, which led to a gas leak and eventual fire outbreak.

Okwudili Ohaa and Enugu fire service
May 31, 2022

We’re waiting for equipment to quench Enugu gas fire: Official

The fire, suspected to have been caused by under-earth natural gas, was encountered during the drilling of a water borehole at Caritas University.

Enugu state fire service