Fire guts petrol tank, stationary trucks in Lagos

A petrol tanker has been gutted by fire in the Lacasera area of Mile 2 , Lagos State .

Some vehicles around the premises were also reportedly razed by the inferno on Thursday .

The driver was said to be conveying the petrol to a destination in the state when he lost control of the vehicle .

It was learnt that the truck overturned, resulting in a spillage that reportedly burst into flames.

The spokesperson for the state Fire Service , Jamiu Dosunmu , said the fire had been extinguished, adding that the no death was recorded .

The Director - General , Lagos State Emergency Management Agency , Olufemi Oke - Osanyintolu , said some stationary trucks were also affected during the fire incident , adding that efforts were on to evacuate the burnt truck from the road .

Oke - Osanyintolu said , “ The Agency received distress calls concerning the above which occurred around 1 am and activated its emergency response plan.

“ On arrival , it was discovered that a fuel tanker loaded with PMS had overturned and burst into flames due to the oil spillage . This in turn affected some stationary trailers parked inwards Apapa .

“ A combined team comprising Lagos Fire , Police, Federal Fire and Agency Responders have extinguished the flames.

“ Operation to remove the affected vehicles is ongoing while road users are encouraged to use alternative routes . ”

“ On arrival , it was discovered that a fuel tanker loaded with PMS had overturned and burst into flames due to the oil spillage . This in turn affected some stationary trailers parked inwards Apapa .

“ A combined team comprising Lagos Fire , Police, Federal Fire and Agency Responders have extinguished the flames.

“ Operation to remove the affected vehicles is ongoing while road users are encouraged to use alternative routes . ”