CITIZENS COMPASS— Another gas explosion on Sunday, occurred at the Orisunmibare Market in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State.
It occurred off Baale Street, Coker Local Council Development Area (LCDA) at about 14:13 hours.
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident through its Controller General, Margaret Adeseye.
According to her, it originated from a gas retail outlet stocked with multiple cylinders of varying sizes which degenerated and spread to adjoining shops.
Property whose monetary value could not be ascertained were lost to the explosion.
She said no life was lost.
Adeseye in a statement said the Agency simultaneously attended to two emergencies.
According to her: The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service effectively contained two separate emergency incidents that occurred on Sunday within the Lagos metropolis.
The first incident involved a 33,000-litre Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker with registration number *AAB-942YC*, which accidentally spilled its contents along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, near the Berger Car Depot.
The tanker, which was en route from the Apapa Terminal outward Lagos, collided with a Mercedes-Benz Jeep (registration number LSR-606HX) and seven (7) other stationary vehicles of various brands that were displayed for sale. Prompt intervention by the Fire and Rescue Service prevented the spill from escalating into a secondary incident. The remaining fuel is currently being transferred to another tanker, while efforts are ongoing to recover the damaged vehicles and conclude operations safely. The Ajegunle and Ijegun-Egba Fire Crews are fully on top of the situation.
In a separate development, at approximately 14:13 hours, a gas explosion was reported at *Orisunmibare Market*, off Baale Street, Orile-Iganmu, within the Coker LCDA area of Lagos. The explosion occurred at a gas retail outlet containing multiple cylinders of varying sizes. Swift responses from the Sari-Iganmu and Ilupeju Fire Stations brought the situation under control, preventing further escalation after several shops were affected.
Operations at the market have been concluded. No fatalities were recorded in either incident, except for one minor hand injury sustained at the gas retail shop.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service continues to maintain vigilance to ensure public safety and the swift management of emergency situations across the state.
