A sudden fire erupted on Friday at A1 Petroleum Filling Station along Isawo Road in Ikorodu, sending residents and commuters into panic — www.naijnaira.com reports.
The inferno reportedly began when a truck loaded with diesel caught fire within the premises of the station, triggering chaos as people fled over fears of an explosion.
According to reports from The Punch, social media users shared disturbing clips showing flames rising high while fire officials and first responders struggled to control the situation.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident on X, posting: “Emergency Alert! Fire out at A1 Petroleum Filling Station, Isawo Road, Off Agric bus stop, Ikorodu, Lagos. Details soon.”
As of the latest update, authorities had not disclosed if there were casualties or given an exact estimate of the property lost to the fire.
Safety experts have long warned that repeated filling station fires in Lagos are linked to unsafe handling of petroleum during offloading from trucks into underground tanks.
Urban planners continue to press for tighter regulation, safer designated transfer areas, and mandatory inspections to reduce the risk of recurring tragedies at fuel stations across the state.
Residents have expressed frustration that despite improved response times, these disasters still cause traffic gridlock, property losses, and rising fears over fuel storage safety in densely populated areas.
Article updated 1 week ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
