(VIDEO) UPDATED: FIRE RAZES MOBIL FILLING STATION IN LAGOS, INJURES MANY, DESTROYS 8 VEHICLES
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A filling station belonging to Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc, located beside Airport Hotel, Ikeja, on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Lagos, has been gutted by fire.
The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Thursday during a busy period of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sales.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, Margaret Adeseye, director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, said the fire incident started when a gas tanker exploded while discharging contents into the storage tanks.
It was gathered that the inferno injured many individuals who have been transferred to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for treatment.
Also destroyed were eight vehicles, including the gas tanker and an affected part of a nearby two-storey building.
The statement read, “At approximately 10:49 AM today, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to a fire incident at the Mobil filling station, Allen Roundabout, near Airport Hotel.
“The fire involved a gas truck at the filling station, prompting an immediate response from the Alausa and Ikeja Fire Stations.
“Upon arrival, the fire crews discovered that a gas truck was discharging its contents into a surface storage tank when it ignited. The blaze quickly spread, engulfing a total of eight vehicles, including the tanker itself, and affecting parts of the uppermost floor of a nearby two-storey building.
“Several individuals sustained injuries and were transported to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for treatment. The exact number of injuries is still being determined, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
“In addition to the swift response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, other agencies were present at the scene to assist in managing the situation. These agencies include the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC), Mobil Fire Unit from Apapa, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABCA), and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
“The fire service teams from Alausa and Ikeja Fire Stations worked swiftly to control the fire. As of the latest update, the process of dampening down the affected area is currently ongoing.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the safety and well-being of all residents and urges the public to exercise caution around flammable materials and follow safety guidelines at all times.”
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