A gas explosion struck the Ajegunle area of Lagos state, damaging four tricycles and six shops and leaving nine people with varying degrees of burn injuries.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) took to its official account to report the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at about 12:39 PM.
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The LSFRS attributed the source of the explosion to suspected gas leakage, which triggered the explosion, subsequently igniting a high-tension cable and causing a fire outbreak.
Damage recorded includes four commercial tricycles, six lock-up shops, and a section of a residential bungalow. Nine individuals, including a pregnant woman and several children and adults, suffered varying degrees of burn injuries.
The swift intervention of the fire service helped to avert more disasters. “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.
Firefighters managed to salvage nearby structures, including a critical fuel service station, mitigating potential additional losses.”
Today, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) demonstrated its rapid response capabilities in Ajegunle-Apapa, Lagos, where a gas explosion rocked the community at approximately 12:39 hours on Tuesday.
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— Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (@LagosRescue) April 30, 2024
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