A fuel laden tanker on Tuesday evening exploded at mile 2, Otto wharf area in Lagos State.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency while confirming the ugly incident disclosed that it has activated its response plan to distress calls at the location of the incident.
Following the sudden fire outburst, several resident and pedestrians along the area scampared for safety thus creating palpable tension.
Officials as well as residents of the area are said to be making frantic efforts at putting the flame under control or possibly quenching it.
In a statement, LASEMA Spokesperson, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said “upon arrival at the scene by the agency response team, a fire outbreak from a fuel tanker and drums was encountered.”
According to the statement, emergency responders “are currently battling the inferno to contain it.”
“Operation is still ongoing.
“Members of the public are to refrain from nearing any naked flame while motorists are to avoid the area.”
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