A fuel tanker has exploded at mile 2, Otto wharf on Tuesday evening.
The Lagos State Emergency Management, immidiately activated its response plan to distress calls at the above location.
The flame is still ranging as of the time of filing this report.
The fire has caused panic in the area as officials and residents are seen trying to put the inferno under control.
The LASEMA Spokesperson, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said in a statement that emergency responders are currently battling the inferno to contain it.
“Upon arrival at the scene by the agency response team, a fire outbreak from a fuel tanker and drums was encountered
“Operation is still ongoing
“Members of the public are to refrain from nearing any naked flame while motorists are to avoid the area”. Oke-Osanyintolu, said in a statement.