Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Pipeline Fire at Iraq's Zubair Oilfield Kills Two Workers
In Iraq, a fire broke out on an oil pipeline at the Zubair oilfield.
Sadly, two workers died because of the fire.
Five other workers were badly hurt, some with serious burns.
The fire started while the workers were welding near the pipeline.
Luckily, the fire didn't stop the oil from flowing right now.
The firefighters are working hard to put out the fire to prevent any problems with loading oil.
An oil pipeline fire occurred at Iraq's Zubair oilfield.
The fire resulted in the deaths of at least two workers.
Five workers were seriously injured, some in critical condition.
The fire broke out during welding operations near the pipeline.
Oil flows remain unaffected, with production at 400,000 barrels daily.
- Who
- Oilfield workers
- What
- An oil pipeline fire that caused fatalities and injuries
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Zubair oilfield, Iraq
- Why
- The fire erupted during welding operations.
- Incident Type
- Oil pipeline fire
- Location
- Zubair oilfield, Iraq
- Fatalities
- 2
- Injured
- 5, some critically
- Cause
- Welding operations near pipeline
- Oil Flow Impact
- No impact reported
- Current Production
- 400,000 barrels per day