Fire Razes Mobil Fuel Station In Lagos, Destroys Vehicles [Video]

A fire broke out at a Mobil fuel station near Airport Hotel on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State.

It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday morning during a busy time for fuel sales, causing chaos and damage.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the fire destroyed a gas tanker and several cars and buses at the station.

A video shared by X user Dubem showed the fuel station engulfed in flames, with the caption: “Mobil filling station, near Lagos Airport Hotel on Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikeja on fire right now. #LAG_FireService you are needed asap.”

Another user, @darknbold1, praised the quick response of the Lagos State Fire Service, stating, “Crazy fire incident this morning at Mobil filling station, Awolowo Way Ikeja, just behind my office. Thank God for the swift action of the men of the Lagos State Fire Service.”

@AyodeleTim1 tweeted, “I was at the other side of the road when it happened, crazy scene. You need to see how people were running. I just pray no one dies.”

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials are currently on the scene, and emergency services, including ambulances, have been deployed to assist victims and control the situation.

Watch the video below:

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Mobil filling station in Allen, Ikeja on fire pic.twitter.com/ncKtAaTvuZ

— Inside Mainland (@InsideMainland) August 8, 2024

Mobil filling station by Lagos Airport road hotel, Obafemi Awolowo road, Ikeja is burning 🔥

Kindly avoid the route if you can 🚨 pic.twitter.com/dX2DFcPJCJ

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) August 8, 2024

This is happening rn at Mobil filling station Allen Ikeja. Lord have mercy😩😩😩 pic.twitter.com/OqauocdNcP

— 'Leye S.O 'Lebron. (@solotiny) August 8, 2024

Fire Guts Mobil Petrol Station In Lagos

A fire broke out at a Mobil fuel station located near Airport Hotel on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday.#ChannelsTVNews pic.twitter.com/XCkFBTgdsJ

— Channels Television (@channelstv) August 8, 2024

Pls stay safe out there. Mobil filling station along Awolowo Rd, Ikeja is burning and It’s saddening seeing how fast it’s escalating and no single fire fighter on sight’s. #RevolutionNow pic.twitter.com/p4NPqm4SL9

— Igbálodè Chef (@gudlookinbadboy) August 8, 2024

KanyiDaily had also reported how fire erupted at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos.