It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday morning during a busy time for fuel sales, causing chaos and damage.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the fire destroyed a gas tanker and several cars and buses at the station.
A video shared by X user Dubem showed the fuel station engulfed in flames, with the caption: “Mobil filling station, near Lagos Airport Hotel on Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikeja on fire right now. #LAG_FireService you are needed asap.”
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Another user, @darknbold1, praised the quick response of the Lagos State Fire Service, stating, “Crazy fire incident this morning at Mobil filling station, Awolowo Way Ikeja, just behind my office. Thank God for the swift action of the men of the Lagos State Fire Service.”
@AyodeleTim1 tweeted, “I was at the other side of the road when it happened, crazy scene. You need to see how people were running. I just pray no one dies.”
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials are currently on the scene, and emergency services, including ambulances, have been deployed to assist victims and control the situation.
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KanyiDaily had also reported how fire erupted at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos.
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