Eight Persons Confirmed Dead, 42 Buildings Razed To The Ground In A Gas Explosion

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA response unit has disclosed that about eight persons were killed by the gas explosion that occurred on Thursday morning, October 8 in Baruwa, Ayobo-Ipaja, Lagos State.

This information was disclosed via their official Twitter page. LASEMA also disclosed that the fire has been put off.

LASEMA wrote;

“Initial disaster assessment is as follows:

“Casualties still being assessed, 8 fatalities identified so far 25 houses (mostly bungalows), 16 lock up shops, 1 Primary School

“Updates will follow as firefighters and rescue workers continue to operate at the incident scene.

“Update as at 0900 The explosion which occurred around 0600hrs has been contained. The gas emission has been identified and curtailed. Damping down is ongoing.

“Post disaster assessment will be carried out and further updates provided.”

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