Bahrain Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at Bapco Oil Refinery in Sitra After Iran Continues Attacks in Gulf

A huge fire broke out at an oil refinery in Bahrain's Sitra Island on Thursday, March 6. According to reports, a blaze erupted at the Bapco refinery after an Iranian missile struck as Tehran continue to retaliate against US-Israel attacks by targeting US military facilities in the Middle East.

The fire was later contained by the fire department team, according to the news agency AFP. There were no injuries or casualties in the following incident reported. 

Visuals From Bapco Oil Refinery

An Iranian missile strike hit Bahrain’s largest and only oil refinery, Bapco Energies, situated on the island of Sitra, south of the capital, Manama, causing a major explosion and a large fire. Despite the attack, refinery operations have continued without interruption#IranWarpic.twitter.com/iaslMrUoJr

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Meanwhile, US embassy workers were asked to take shelter in place and consulate services will remain closed after the attack, in which two drones struck the US embassy compound, leading to minor fire and structural damage to the building. 

At least 13 people have been killed in the Gulf, including seven civilians, since Iran began its strikes on Saturday. Washington said six US servicemen were killed, including four in Kuwait.