Libya’s National Oil Company appealing for international assistance to try to contain the blaze.

Libya’s government’s blaming clashes between rival militias for starting the fire that’s spread to a second tank at the oil depot.

Authorities say it may cause a humanitarian and environmental disaster.

At least 97 people have been killed in fighting between rival militia groups battling for control of Tripoli’s main airport in the past week.

Firefighters almost managed to put out the blaze when it took hold of a first tank but had to withdraw after fighting resumed in the area.

Shrapnel hit the second fuel tank, igniting it, and the fuel compound is still being hit.

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