Fire guts Abuja gas outlet
A gas outlet at Liberty Junction, Kubwa, Abuja, was gutted by fire on Sunday morning. The Federal Fire Service responded swiftly to contain the blaze. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-abuja-gas-outlet/
An explosion and fire erupted at a gas station near Liberty Junction in Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday morning, triggering widespread alarm. The Federal Fire Service, FCT Command, reported that their firefighters and emergency personnel arrived promptly at 6:30am and swiftly extinguished the blaze, preventing a catastrophic gas explosion.
In a Facebook post, the command announced, "Federal Fire Service, FCT Command firefighters and other emergency responders today, Sunday 27th September 2026 at about 6:30am swiftly responded to a gas fire at Liberty Junction, Kubwa, Abuja, averting what would have been a major destructive gas explosion." A video shared by the command depicted the gas outlet engulfed in flames, with thick smoke billowing from the site.
The surrounding vehicles and motorcycles were also reported to have suffered extensive damage. The Federal Fire Service has yet to reveal the reason behind the fire or provide details on casualties, if any.
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