By Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka in Abuja
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has confirmed that a fire incident involving a petroleum tanker at AYM Shafa Filling Station, beside the FCT-IRS Office along Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Way, Area 3, Garki, Abuja, has been successfully extinguished, according to a press release, signed by DCF P.O. Abraham, National PRO /Head, Corporate Services, Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters
The Controller-General, Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, MBA, MDRM, FCNA, ACTI, who served as Incident Commander, personally coordinated response operations at the scene and remained there until the early hours of today to ensure the incident was fully brought under control.
According to the Service, the incident involved a tanker carrying approximately 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during product discharge. The fire affected part of the adjoining FCT-IRS three-storey building before it was contained.
The blaze was put out through the coordinated efforts of firefighters using multiple firefighting appliances, medium water jets and foam compound.
Four adult males sustained various degrees of injuries. They were promptly evacuated by a NEMA ambulance to a nearby hospital, where they received treatment and have since been discharged.
Following a thorough inspection, firefighters confirmed there was no further fire or casualty, and all responding personnel and appliances have safely returned to their respective stations.
The FFS appreciated residents, motorists and the public for their patience and compliance with safety directives, and also extended gratitude to sister agencies including the FCT Fire Service, NEMA, the Nigeria Police Force and other supporting organisations for their collaboration.
An investigation has commenced to determine the immediate and remote causes of the fire. The Controller-General commended firefighters for their courage and professionalism, and reiterated the Service’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property through prompt and coordinated emergency response.
signed by DCF P.O. Abraham, National PRO /Head, Corporate Services, Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters
