When LASEMA officials received a distress call on Monday 27th April, 2020 at about 1:00pm concerning a fire outbreak at NNPC petrol station located at Yaya Abatan bus stop off college road. This led to the activation of the Agency's emergency response plan.
CAUSE:
Upon arrival of the Agency's officials at the incident scene, it was gathered that a tanker with 33,000 litres of diesel caught fire while discharging its contents into an underground tank.
RESPONSE: The Agency's response team personally coordinated by the DG/CEO Lasema as well other emergency responders jointly fought and subsequently extinguished the flames at about 4:49pm.
LOSS/SALVAGE:
No casualty nor fatality was recorded. However, about 30 vehicles were affected. The combined effort of the emergency responders led to the salvage of properties and buildings nearby.
RESPONDERS AT THE SCENE;The Honorable Commissioner Of Special Duties ENG Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, The Chairman Ifako Local Govt Apostle Toba Oke
Lagos State Fire Services, Federal Fire Service, NEMA, RRS, NSCDC.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Continuous sensitization and advocacy on fire safety measures should be embarked upon by relevant Government Agencies.
2. Installation of fire extinguishers at both public and private domains should be encouraged.
3. All petrol stations in the state should install at least one fire hydrant in their domain.
4. Onlookers and members of the public are to stay safe by keeping away from the flames and observe social distancing while freeing the responders to carry out their work unhindered.
