A devastating fire broke out at a Mobil fuel station located near Airport Hotel on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday, August 8, 2024
The fire broke out at the station on early Thursday morning at around 10:49 am
The fire caused significant destruction and chaos, consuming a gas tanker, cars, and buses present at the site
Emergency services, including ambulances, were deployed to the scene to attend to victims and contain the situation
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials stated that “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.”
LASEMA futher stated that 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.
