A fuel tanker has exploded on Tuesday evening at Mile 2, Otto Wharf area of Lagos State.
The incident was said to have caused panic in the area as officials and residents were seen trying to put the inferno under control.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, said the agency activated its response plan to distress calls at the above location.
“Upon arrival at the scene by the agency response team, a fire outbreak from a fuel tanker and drums was encountered.
The agency added that emergency responders “are currently battling the inferno to contain it.”
“Operation is still ongoing.
LASEMA Spokesperson, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement said, “Members of the public are to refrain from nearing any naked flame while motorists are to avoid the area”