Fire guts Oando tank farm in Lagos

Fire has gutted Oando fuel depot in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos State.

The fire incident, which was still raging as of the time of this report, has thrown the whole area into panic.

Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu,

said emergency responders had been deployed in the area to salvage the situation.

He said, “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.”