The explosion occurred in the early hours of Monday at a gas shop in Agege
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at a gas shop following leakage from one of the cylinders.
Rescue operatives were able to contain the ensuing inferno from escalating to adjourning shops and nearby buildings., Femi Oke-Osanyinyolu, said the victims suffered second-degree burns and had been taken to the hospital for treatment. “No loss of life. However, four adults sustained various degrees of injuries as a result of the incident and have been attended to by the agency’s pre-hospital care alongside LASAMBUS,” he said.Police launch investigation into Ogun gas explosions
“The inferno has been completely put out by the combined effort of LASEMA LRT, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. “A post-incident assessment was conducted by the agency’s LRT alongside LASG Fire. The shop has been cordoned off to avert secondary incidents. The operation has been concluded.”
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