BREAKING: Fire breaks out at fuel terminal in Lagos
A fire outbreak has occurred at the Bono Energy Terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway in the Coconut area of Olodi Apapa, Lagos.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) confirmed the incident on Friday, saying emergency responders had been deployed to the scene to contain the blaze.
LSFRS spokesperson, Shakiru Amodu, said firefighters were actively working to bring the situation under control.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently curbing a fire explosion at Bono Energy Terminal on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, by Coconut, Olodi Apapa, Lagos. Update to follow,” Amodu said.
The cause of the fire had not been determined as of the time of filing this report.
Authorities were yet to confirm whether there were casualties or the extent of damage caused by the incident.
Emergency responders remained at the scene as efforts continued to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby facilities.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said further details would be provided as operations at the scene progressed.
