Bahrain energy facility fire contained after drone strike

Bahrain’s BAPCO Energies has confirmed that a tank fire broke out earlier on Sunday at one of its storage facilities, following a hostile Iranian drone attack.

In a statement BAPCO Energies said: "Energies confirms an incident occurred at one of its storage facilities earlier today resulting in a tank fire, as a result of a hostile Iranian drone attack. The fire has been fully extinguished, and the situation is under control. Damages are currently being assessed and evaluated."

No injuries have been reported.

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Emergency response teams acted immediately, coordinating closely with Civil Defense and relevant authorities to contain the incident and safeguard the site. BAPCO Energies said the safety of its employees remains a top priority.