Nigeria: Fire Breaks Out At Fuel Terminal in Lagos
Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread to nearby fuel facilities, and no casualties were reported, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said.
- On Wednesday, a leaking gas tanker caught fire at the Owode Elede area along Ikorodu Road, but coordinated intervention by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service averted a major disaster.
- The incident began when a six-tyre mini gas tanker developed a mechanical fault while traveling inward Ikorodu, causing compressed gas to leak and ignite; General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki confirmed responders acted quickly to prevent escalation.
- To maintain traffic flow, LASTMA operatives utilized one serviceable lane alongside the Bus Rapid Transit corridor, ensuring vehicles could bypass the scene while keeping the Ikorodu Road corridor orderly during the rescue operation.
- Emergency responders faced another test on Friday when a fire broke out at the Bono Energy Terminal in Olodi Apapa, but the LSFRS managed to contain the blaze before it could spread to adjoining facilities.
- These incidents highlight the ongoing risks associated with petroleum storage and transport in Lagos, where rapid intervention remains essential. The LSFRS continues to emphasize coordinated responses to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure across Apapa and beyond.
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The incident occurred at the fuel terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, although authorities had yet to determine the cause of the fire as of the time of filing this report. The post Fire breaks out at fuel terminal in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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