Two separate fires broke out in Lagos on Wednesday, one at a filling station in Ifako-Ijaiye, the other at a commercial building in Victoria Island. Both sparked panic, but no lives were lost
- Fire erupted at a fuel station in Obawole around 4 p.m.
- The explosion is believed to have started from underground tanks
- A second fire occurred on Amodu Bello Way, Victoria Island
- Firefighters battled traffic to reach the scene; no casualties in either case
- Both incidents have now been
What could have been a devastating day for Lagos turned out to be a near miss, thanks to a swift emergency response. In Ifako-Ijaiye, residents fled in fear as flames engulfed a petrol station. Just over an hour later, smoke rose again, this time from Victoria Island. Delays caused by traffic couldn’t stop the fire service from taking control. Still, the double incident raises hard questions about infrastructure risks, city planning, and emergency access in crowded Lagos zones.
Lagos escaped tragedy this time. But with two fires in one day, are we prepared for the next one?
