The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency activated its Emergency Response Plan to the gas explosion which occurred around 0600hrs today, Thursday, 8th October, 2020 at Unity Bus-stop Candos Road Baruwa, Alimosho Local Government Area.
Investigation carried out at the scene revealed that the gas station belonging to Best Roof Cooking Gas exploded by burning adjoining buildings.
Unfortunately, Five( 5) deaths were recorded and eight (8) others injured.
AgegePulse learnt that the Post disaster assessment carried out by LASEMA revealed that this was an entirely avoidable incident caused by carelessness on the part of the operators.
Result of the assessment is as follows:
5 Fatalities recovered
8 casualties with major burns who have been transferred to the Gbagada General Hospital Burns Unit.
25 houses damaged of which 10 were classified as “Severely Affected”.
16 Shops Razed by the fire
1 Private Primary School
1 Hotel affected
3 Vehicles affected comprising of a pickup truck, tricycle and motorcycle.
Presently ongoing is clearing and securing of the affected areas by joint teams of responders.
Lagosians are encouraged to report unsavoury and dangerous practices within their neighborhoods to the relevant Agencies which include Lagos Safety Commission, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency so that the government can engage in more prevention and precautionary measures including issuing contravention notices and sealing up premises to prevent these types of disasters.
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