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General News of Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Fire at NNPC filling station claimed 30 vehicles - LASEMA

From the scene of the incident From the scene of the incident

The fire at the filling station of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, in Ogba Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos, claimed 30 vehicles.

This was disclosed by the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.

MyNigeria.com reported that the fire which occurred yesterday was caused by a spark from the filling station's generator while fuel was being offloaded from a tanker.

Men of the LASEMA were quickly drafted to the scene and successfully contained the fire before it could do further damage to properties in the environment. Fortunately, no fatality was recorded in the incident.

Oke-Osanyintolu said “The agency officials received a distress call at about 1 p.m. on April 27, concerning a fire outbreak at NNPC filling station located at Yaya Abatan bus stop, off College Road.

“The agency’s response team personally coordinated by myself, other emergency responders jointly fought and subsequently extinguished the flames at about 4.49 p.m.

“No casualty nor fatality was recorded, about 30 vehicles were affected. The combined effort of the emergency responders led to the salvage of properties and buildings nearby.

”Four recommendations are been provided to prevent future fire outbreaks such as continuous sensitisation and advocacy on fire safety measures by relevant government agencies.

”We advise that fire extinguishers should be installed at both public and private domains, and fire hydrant at filling stations.”