There was a fire incident today at the Mobil filling station, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State.
As of the time of filing this report, security operatives have already arrived at the venue to divert both humans and vehicles away from the axis. The fire service operatives have also arrived at the scene.
11 Plc, owners of Mobil service stations have expressed regret over a fire incident which occurred early Thursday at Mobil Service Station, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos.
Confirming the incident, Margaret Adeseye, director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, said the fire incident started when a gas tanker exploded while discharging contents to the storage tanks.
The agency said the inferno destroyed eight vehicles, including the gas tanker and affected part of a nearby two-storey building.
In a statement by 11 PLC’s management, the company in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire Service, LASEMA, FRSC, the Nigeria Police Force, and Nigeria Civil Defence Agency effectively extinguished the fire. In the interest of public safety, we have temporarily closed the station until further notice.
“Our company is cooperating fully with relevant government agencies to conduct a thorough investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire. Additionally, we are assessing the extent of the damage and implementing necessary measures to minimize the likelihood of similar incidents in the future. We can confirm that those who suffered injuries have been evacuated to a nearby hospital.
“At 11 Plc, safety is not just a priority, it’s a core value. We are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our employees, customers, and the public. Our management team is working diligently to address this situation and ensure a swift and comprehensive resolution, reinforcing our commitment to safety” it stated.
Meanwhile, the NNPC Ltd noted that the reported explosion at a filling station in Ikeja, Lagos, has nothing to do with the recently commissioned NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML)/NIPCO Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stations, which are currently functioning and running safely without any incident.
“The NNPC Ltd also wishes to add that the NGML was not affected by the explosion; it is not involved in the activities of the affected station and all NGML facilities in Lagos, including pipelines, metering stations, above-ground installation and CNG facilities are in safe operating condition”.
