Mobil filling-station in Lagos on fire

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Fire has gutted the Mobil filling station at Oba Akranogba  junction, Ikeja  Lagos, The fire was said to start around 6:05am this morning, when a tanker loaded with 33 000 liters had a brush with some vehicles on queue at the filling station, according to National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Said two cars buses, 6.24 am and was able to battle and put off the fire.uding a commercial bus and one jeep SUV were affected  by the resulting fire incident.

“A guy of about 25 years, an onlooker, was injured by the pole because the PHCN pole fell on him. He was quickly taken away by LASAMBUS for treatment”, Farinloye said.

“We have always warned that except for fire service personnel, everyone else including other emergency stakeholders during fire outbreaks should stay 300 metres away.

“Also, we have appealed to people who have no business in emergency situations to stay off, all these steps are to ensure adequate crowd control as well as avoid situations such as this”.
He also urged motorists and other petrol consumers to consider their safety first in whatever strategies they adopt in availing themselves of the commodity.
“As a result of fuel scarcity, some people have resorted to storing massive petroleum products even in overhead tanks, as was discovered in the case of Christ Embassy Church the Tuesday night”, he said.
“Also, because people know that Mobil always has fuel, they queued there this morning to the point of not allowing the tanker entrance. It is obvious [that] they were too impatient and feared others will take over their lines if they should give the tanker passage.
“I want to appeal to Lagosians that, in as much as there is scarcity, people should avoid risking their lives. All that is required is patience and everyone will get fuel. People should avoid storing up petroleum products especially large quantities because it is risky.
“Also, they should endeavor to contact firemen immediately there is an outbreak. If we are called early, we can bring the situation under control without loss of lives and properties”.