A tank farm in the Oando Depot on Gaskiya Road, in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos State was gutted by fire on Thursday.
The DG, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the development.
The cause of the fire is yet to be known at the press time.
The federal fire service are reportedly on ground but the petroleum products stored in one of the major tanks has been engulfed!
“There is a fire incident at the tank farm at Oando Depot in Ijora Badia.
“The agency has activated its emergency response plan and all relevant stakeholders have commenced appropriate measures to combat the flames and prevent secondary incidents.
“Lagosians are urged to remain calm. Further updates will be communicated,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.