Massive fire erupts at NNPCL tank farm in Lagos
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) Tank Farm on Kayode Street, Marine Beach, in the Apapa area of Lagos State caught fire on Friday.
According to eyewitness Mr Tunde Are, the fire broke out around 11:00 am, causing people to scramble to control it before a rescue team arrived.
The rescue effort, led by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), was ongoing at the time of reporting.
The blaze reportedly started due to a petroleum product spillage within the terminal’s perimeter.
Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the incident and said that a coordinated effort with various emergency responders from the oil and gas industry was underway to manage the situation.
“The fire resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the tank farm as concerted efforts with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry to contain the situation,”
“The public are hereby assured that the emergency operation is under control from escalating further,” Adeseye said.
