Esther Salifu
A gas explosion that occured at Alaba lane, Alayabiagba community in the Ajegunle – Apapa area of Lagos state, has injured a pregnant woman and 8 other people.
According to Punch, The Head , Public Education, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Amodu Shakiru disclosed many different gas cylinders that were sold and bought in the area had one that was set off by a possible leak that broke a high – tension cable which caused the fire , according to preliminary inquiry .
He further stated that ““Preliminary investigation revealed that several various gas cylinders traded within the neighbourhood have one triggered by a suspectable leakage leading to the snapping of a high-tension cable and resultant fire.
“Four commercial tricycles, six lock-up shops, and a bungalow part of the properties were razed down while salvaging adjoining structures, including a major fuel service station.”
He also revealed that the victims are receiving treatment at the General Hospital and Gbagada Burnt and Trauma Center .
“However, nine people reportedly suffered different degrees of burn injury, including a pregnant woman, children, and adults, male and female, who are recuperating at the Ajeromi General Hospital and Gbagada Burnt & Trauma Centre after some first aid by the Lagos State Ambulance Service.
The Ajegunle and Sari-Iganmu Fire Stations of the LSFRS with the compliment of the Federal Fire Service were able to curtail the fire in record time.
