Uch fire still being put out

  • 17/04/2001

Fire brigades are fighting flames at the gas field of Uch, believed to have gas reserves of more than 3,100 trillion cubic feet (TCF) near Sibi, Balochistan (Pakistan). According to reports here the fire broke out in two, 7 and 8 gas wells on Sunday night. Wind storm at the gas field adversely affected nearby gas wells, all of which, were switched off as precautionary and preventive measures.