A fire outbreak has engulfed the Bono Energy Terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway near Coconut in the Olodi Apapa area of Lagos, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS).
The incident, which occurred on Friday, saw firefighters swiftly deployed to the fuel storage facility to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring installations.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Shakiru Amodu, disclosed that emergency personnel were actively battling the fire at the terminal.
According to him, firefighters
are working to bring the situation under control while ensuring the safety of nearby residents, workers and motorists in the area.As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire had not been established. Authorities have also not confirmed whether there were any casualties or the extent of damage caused by the incident.
Further details are expected as emergency operations continue and officials assess the situation.
Residents and road users have been advised to avoid the affected area to allow emergency responders unrestricted access while firefighting efforts continue.
#BreakingNews #LagosFire #Apapa #FuelTerminal #BonoEnergy #EmergencyResponse #LagosState #FireOutbreak #NigeriaNews
