A major fire on Friday gutted A1 Petroleum Filling Station on Isawo Road, off Agric Bus Stop, Ikorodu, Lagos, sparking panic among residents and commuters.
According to The PUNCH, eyewitnesses claimed that the fire started from a diesel-laden truck parked inside the station’s premises, forcing people in the area to run for safety amid fears of a possible explosion.
Naijaonpoint reports that videos circulating on social media showed officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency responders battling to contain the inferno.
However, as of press time, no official details had been released on casualties or the level of damage.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a brief post on its official 𝕏 handle.
“Emergency Alert! Fire out at A1 Petroleum Filling Station, Isawo Road, Off Agric bus stop, Ikorodu, Lagos. Details soon,” the government agency wrote.
Frequent fire outbreaks at filling stations in Lagos have raised concerns over fuel handling and safety compliance. Many incidents have been linked to lapses during fuel transfer from trucks into underground tanks.
Although emergency response has improved in recent years, recurrent fires continue to cause heavy property losses and traffic disruptions across the state.
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