By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A gas tanker that exploded around Toyin Bus Stop in the Iju Ishaga area of Lagos State on Tuesday night left several residents and motorists of the area in panic.
The incident degenerated into an inferno, which destroyed several properties, including shops, in the adjourning vicinity.
However, officials of the fire service and others promptly arrived at the scene to bring the fire under control and prevented further losses.
“We are on top of the situation. Our men are on ground to put out the raging fire. Update coming soon,” the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Magaret Adeseye, commented on the explosion, which happened some minutes past 10 pm.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending a fire explosion at Agbado Road, Toyin Bus Stop, Iju Ishaga.
“The fire which was reported at 22:04hrs Tuesday as a result of a gas tanker that accidentally caught fire and accompanied with explosion, has been confined to the tanker and adjoining row of shops it spread to as concerted efforts are ongoing to forestall further spread to protect the environment and property including the nearby Kerosene Petroleum Filling Station.
“The agency is assuring the public of their safety and admonishing them to be as distance as possible from the scene while naked flames should be avoided for now within the vicinity,” she added.
