Emmanuel Clement.
About Nine persons including a pregnant woman, children and adults suffered varying degrees of burn injuries when a gas explosion rocked Ajegunle-Apapa in Lagos on Tuesday at exactly 12.39pm
According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) said that preliminary investigations suggest that a suspected gas leakage triggered the explosion, subsequently igniting a high-tension cable, noting that the problem caused the fire outbreak as the area is known for its gas cylinder trading activities, amplifying the impact, the agency said.
In a statement issued by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, on Tuesday, said, “Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Ajegunle and Sari-Iganmu Fire Stations of the LSFRS, with support from the Federal Fire Service, the fire was swiftly brought under control, preventing further devastation.
“Despite the prompt response, the incident inflicted damage on four commercial tricycles, six lock-up shops, and a section of a residential bungalow. However, firefighters managed to salvage nearby structures, including a critical fuel service station, mitigating potential additional losses.
“Tragically, nine individuals, including a pregnant woman and several children and adults, suffered varying degrees of burn injuries. They received immediate medical attention from the Lagos State Ambulance Service and are currently undergoing further treatment at the Ajeromi General Hospital and Gbagada Burnt & Trauma Centre.
Adeseye went further to state that the Lagos State Fire service is dedication to safeguarding lives and property through proactive emergency response, public education, and community engagement initiatives.”she submitted
