Pandemonium broke out in Ijora Badia community in Lagos State as residents scampered for safety when a gas explosion rocked the community with no fewer than 15 persons, including children sustaining varying degrees of injury in the explosion.
It was gathered that the gas explosion which occurred at about 1610hrs was attributed to a gas leakage in a 25kg cylinder from a mini shop located on Amosu Street, Ijora Badia, in the Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area of the State.
Confirming the incident, the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed that the situation has been curtailed and the victims had been taken to the hospital for treatment.
She said, “Gas leakage from mishandling of products attracted a nearby flame before resulting in the explosion. The resultant fire was extinguished, and the remains of the gas cylinders were evacuated as danger was completely averted and normalcy returned.
“15 persons, including adults and children, male and female, suffered varying degrees of burn injuries. A number of the victims have been administered first aid along with others who have been taken to the hospital. It is pertinent to state that none of the cases are life-threatening.”
Meanwhile, sister agencies involved in curtailing the fire included Sari Iganmu Fire Station of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. Complimented by Lagos Stte Emergemcy Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), and Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS).
