The new Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) was damaged by fire early Friday morning on Kayode Street, Marine Beach, Apapa in Lagos State.
According to eyewitness accounts, a massive explosion occurred around 11 am, causing people to scramble frantically to contain the fire before the arrival of the rescue team.
It was also reported that the incident was the result of petroleum product spillage within the terminal’s perimeter.
Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the unfortunate incident, stating that a concerted effort with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry was underway to manage the situation.
“The fire resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the tank farm as concerted efforts with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry to contain the situation,”
“The public are hereby assured that the emergency operation is under control from escalating further,” Adeseye said.
What Lagos Fire Service is Saying
On its part, the Lagos State Fire Service on its X account said its agents are present in the fire scene.
The agency said multiple emergency response teams from the oil and gas sector are collaborating to contain the situation effectively.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently managing a fire outbreak at the newly rebranded NNPC Terminal, formerly OVH, located on Kayode Street, Marine Beach, Apapa.
“The fire was triggered by a spillage of petroleum products within the tank farm’s perimeter.
“Multiple emergency response teams from the oil and gas sector are collaborating to contain the situation effectively.
“We want to assure the public that the emergency response is under control and measures are in place to prevent further escalation.
“Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” the statement reads.