A fire broke out at a Mobil fuel station located near Airport Hotel on Obaferni Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
The incident occurred around 11 am, during a peak period of fuel sales, causing chaos and destruction.
According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on X, “At approximately 10:49 AM today, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to a fire incident at the Mobil filling station, Awolowo Road, near Airport Hotel Ikeja. 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 content 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 is ongoing . The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safety and well-being of all residents and urges the Public to exercise caution around flammable materials and follow safety guidelines at all times”.
