A tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Tuesday evening exploded at the Mile Two area of Lagos State causing chaos.
The incident occurred at Otto Wharf by Signal Barracks of the Nigerian Army.
It was alleged the explosion occurred as a result of carelessness on the part of a panel beater.
The artisan was said to have been welding under a truck when the fire sparked and no serious action was taken to extinguish it until it got out of hands.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said firemen and security operatives have been deployed to the scene.
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“Upon arrival at the scene, a fire outbreak from a fuel tanker and drums was encountered. Fire fighters are currently battling the inferno to contain it.
“Operation still on going. Members of the public are to refrain from using any naked flame while motorists are to avoid the area,” said Permanent Secretary, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Lagos office Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye said no death nor injury was recorded, adding that the Nigerian Army fire fighting team was also assisting in the operation.