Tanker fire destroys properties worth millions of naira in Lagos

A 33,000-litre tanker carrying petroleum products collided and set ablaze on Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Monday, prompting a rapid emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The incident, which occurred between the inward and outward sections of the bridge, prompted concerns over potential property damage and the safety of motorists.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident, stating they would provide information on the extent of property damage once verified. The emergency services received a distress call at 4:09pm and dispatched firefighters from their Alausa and Ikeja stations to the scene. By 4:16pm, the firefighters had arrived and managed to put out the fire.

Eyewitnesses reported that properties valued in millions of naira were destroyed, though the exact extent of the damage awaits further verification. Ongoing damping-down operations are being conducted to eliminate any residual hotspots and prevent potential re-ignition. The Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, pledged the agency's commitment to safeguarding lives and property through prompt and effective emergency response.

She emphasized the importance of motorists exercising caution around emergency scenes and following safety instructions issued by emergency responders.