Gas station explodes in Baruwa Ipaja, Lagos many properties destroyed (Video)

Many properties and homes have been destroyed when a gas pipeline exploded in Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos, in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, 2020.

According to the official Twitter account of LASEMA – the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s response unite information on Twitter, Men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA have arrived at the scene and are working to put out the fire.

GAS STATION CURRENTLY ON FIRE IN BARUWA AREA OF LAGOS, EXPLOSION OCCURRED AROUND 6.00AM.
The Agency has activated our emergency response plan.
Updates will follow
Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
DG/CEO LASEMA @OkeOsanyintolu

— LRU #Call112 (@lasemasocial) October 8, 2020

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As at the time of filing this report, the cause of the explosion is yet ascertained.

A gas explosion has become a very tragic accident in Nigeria that when it happens, many families morn.

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While the number of casualties are yet to be ascertained, the Command said the fire is currently being put under control.

More details later….