Inferno in Lagos, Ogun communities razes houses, injure scores
Etim Effiong
Fire incident at Cele Bus Stop, Iju Ishaga has burnt many houses across Lagos and Ogun communities with 16 persons said to be injured and two in critical condition.
The inferno was said to have been triggered by a gasoline truck which exploded after falling.
Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said on arrival at the scene, it was observed that there was a gas explosion in the area.
“The agency responded to distress calls concerning the above and it was confirmed that a 30 ton LPG tanker being operated by Mana Gas Ltd was involved in an explosion which destroyed several vehicles, X and Y Event Center and a Plank Market in the above mentioned axis.
“The responders discovered that a compromised seal device by the truck driver had led to gradual leakages which then ignited when the tyres burst.
“Presently, the fire has been extinguished and damping down is being carried out,” he said.
According to him, the inferno is being tackled head-on by the combined efforts of the LASEMA Response Team led by the Director Operations, LRU Fire, LASG Fire Service, Nigeria Police Force, and NSCDC.
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