A gas explosion occurred on Sunday afternoon in Ijora Badia, Lagos State, leaving no fewer than 15 people with varying degrees of injuries.
The incident, which took place at around 4:10 pm, involved a 25kg gas cylinder in a mini shop that housed five similar cylinders.
Cause of the Explosion
– Gas Leak: The fire was caused by a gas leak due to mishandling, which was ignited by a nearby flame, resulting in a sudden explosion.
– Poor Handling: The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, stated that the incident was a case of poor handling of gas products.
Response and Treatment
– Swift Extinguishing: The resulting fire was swiftly extinguished, and the remains of the gas cylinders were safely evacuated.
– Injuries: 15 individuals suffered burn injuries, with none of the injuries being life-threatening.
– First Aid and Hospitalization: Several victims received first aid at the scene, while others were transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
Emergency Response Efforts
– Combined Efforts: The fire was quelled by combined efforts of firefighters from the Sari Iganmu Fire Station, officials from LASEMA, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and LASAMBUS, the state’s emergency medical service.