CITIZENS COMPASS—There was panic on Friday, in the Agric, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, as a popular petrol station, A1 Petroleum Filling Station was gutted by fire.
As at the time of the occurrence, the petrol station was located in Isawo Road, off Agric bus stop.
According to eye witnesses’ accounts, the fire was noticed at about 1p.m.
It affected a petrol tanker said to be discharging petroleum products as at the time of the incident.
At press time, fire fighters were seen containing the inferno.
Confirming the fire outbreak, Olajide Ogabi, Deputy Controller General, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, said, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service promptly responded to a fire outbreak at A1 Petroleum Filling Station, 15 Mukaz Avenue off Ikorodu Road, by Agric bus stop, Owutu – Ikorodu, Lagos.
“The emergency call was received at 12:58 hours regarding a 45,000-litre petroleum tanker (Registration No. IKD 479 XV), which had arrived at the station for service. While discharging its contents, the tanker unfortunately caught fire.
“Swift intervention by firefighters ensured that the blaze was contained, with no casualties recorded. The fire was restricted to the tanker and one dispensing pump out of six, effectively preventing escalation. The main station building, mart, underground storage facilities, and gas skid were preserved from damage.
“Firefighting operations were jointly carried out and successfully concluded by crews from the Ikorodu and Alausa Fire Stations.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service urges stakeholders in the oil and gas operators to uphold the highest safety standards, while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, and the environment across the State.”
