A devastating fire broke out at a Mobil Oil Company filling station located beside the Airport Hotel in Ikeja, following a gas explosion.
According to reports, the explosion occurred earlier today while a gas tanker was discharging its content into a surface storage tank. During this process, a spark ignited the gas, leading to a massive fire that quickly engulfed the station.
Eyewitnesses and emergency service officials present at the scene confirmed that, fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident. However, numerous individuals sustained injuries. Many of the injured were promptly transported to nearby hospitals in private vehicles and minibusses, commonly referred to as “Korope,” before official ambulances could arrive on the scene.
Emergency response teams swiftly arrived and managed to bring the fire under control, preventing further damage and potential loss of life. The cause of the ignition is still under investigation by relevant authorities.
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