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Fire Guts Oando Tank Farm In Ijora, Lagos

Fire Guts Oando Tank Farm In Ijora, Lagos

 

 

Fire on Thursday gutted a tank farm in the Oando Depot on Gaskiya Road, in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos State.

Confirming the development, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said emergency responders had been deployed in the area to salvage the situation.

He said, “There is a fire incident at the tank farm at Oando Depot in Ijora Badia.

“The agency has activated its emergency response plan and all relevant stakeholders have commenced appropriate measures to combat the flames and prevent secondary incidents.

“Lagosians are urged to remain calm. Further updates will be communicated.”

The cause of the fire and resulting damage to life and properties were yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

 

Angela Davies

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