Baruwa gas fire explosions update: 8 dead as rescue operation continues

Baruwa gas fire explosions update: 8 dead as rescue operation continues

Residents of the Baruwa-Ipaja area troop out after a gas plant situated at the Unity bus stop, went up in flames around 6:00 am on Thursday.

Eight persons have been confirmed dead .

IexclusiveNews reports that the Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed that the explosion occurred around 6:00 am, destroying several properties.

While further assessment of the area is still ongoing, the emergency response agency, disclosed that an initial disaster assessment revealed that eight fatalities have been identified.

25 houses (mostly bungalows), 16 lock-up shops and a Primary School were also affected by the fire.

IexclusiveNews also reports that an official of the Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed that a generator triggered the fire.

Rescue operations are still ongoing.

The incident is coming barely two weeks after a tanker explosion occurred in the iju, Ajuwon area of the state.

More updates coming..

BREAKING: Commotion As Fire Engulfs Building At Baruwa Estate, Ayobo

Roads blocked and commotion everywhere as a huge fire outbreak occurs at Baruwa Estate, Ayobo, iexclusivenews reports.

Our correspondent who is currently at the scene where the fire is yet to be put out, reports that the building has been badly damaged considering the size of the fire outbreak.

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Due to the commotion, our correspondent is yet to update us on the cause of the fire along with other informations concerning the fire.

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UPDATES:

According to our correspondent, the fire was caused by a gas plant explosion at unity road, Baruwa.

Fire fighters from Ikeja have also been spotted rushing to the scene to put out the fire and curb damages….

We are yet to receive information concerning casualties and or death tolls…

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