Fire Outbreak At Mobil Fuel Station, Ikeja

A disaster struck yesterday, when fire ravaged the Mobil Filling Station opposite Airport Hotel, Allen Junction, Ikeja, Lagos, due to a gas truck explosion. Two individuals sustained burnt injuries, and property valued at millions of naira destroyed.

According to an eyewitness, the incident, which happened at 11 a.m., resulted in the destruction of seven vehicles. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.

Further investigations at the scene of the incident revealed that the fire was attributed to explosion of a 12 ton gas truck, with registration number unknown, which impacted several cars within the filling station and a nearby building.

Also, the second floor of a two-storey building beside the gas station was also affected.
According to Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, “There were no fatalities as a result of the incidence. Two adult males suffered severe burns, while others sustained minor injuries.

“The injured individuals were promptly rescued and given immediate medical attention by the agency’s Pre-Hospital Care Team in collaboration with LASAMBUS before being transferred to LASUTH for further medical treatment.”

Meanwhile, as at 2p.m., the fire has been brought under control by men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service preventing it from spreading further to surrounding buildings, while rescue operation was still ongoing.

The incident led to traffic gridlock in the area as emergency team cordoned off the area, including the busy Obafemi Awolowo Road. Motorists were diverted to alternative routes.

Also speaking on the incident, Director, Lagos Fire Service, Magaret Adeseye, explained that the incident occurred when a gas truck was discharging its content into a surface storage tank and suddenly ignited.