The massive inferno is reported to have engulfed the station and spread to other places near the facility. A thick black smoke reached over 300 feet has filled the air and can be seen as far away as Victoria Island.
Fire breaks out at ASCON petrol station [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
A fire has broken out at ASCON filling station, located at 240 Igbosere road, Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State.
Recommended articles
It’s not clear what caused the fire explosion but eye witness accounts suggest that a tanker loaded with petrol exploded at the ASCON filling station.
Fire service officials are already on site, battling the fire as residents and on-lookers have joined in the rescue of lives and property.
Watch video below, story developing.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
Unblock notifications in browser settings.
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
NANS promises to resist fuel subsidy removal
Lagos gets new police commissioner as Abiodun Alabi replaces Odumosu
Buhari condoles with family of murdered 5-yr-old girl, Hanifa
1 dead, 2 injured as militants attack Universal Energy Resources in Akwa Ibom
Kano Govt shuts school where teacher allegedly kidnapped, killed pupil
NYSC inaugurates printing press in Kaduna — Official
2023: Babangida should advise Tinubu to support Osinbajo - Abuja-based lawyer
2023: Traditional medicine dealers to mobilise support for Igbo president
