Fire at Abuja filling station injures firefighters and damages nearby offices
Three firefighters from the FCT Fire Service were injured during a fire at the AYM Shafa filling station in Abuja. The incident involved a fuel tanker explosion, leading to a coordinated emergency response by multiple agencies. Parts of the Federal Revenue Service office and a nearby commercial building were also affected. Ibrahim Muhammad and Adebayo Zacchaeus from the FCT Fire Service emphasized the importance of fire safety and praised the swift actions of all responders.
What happened
- Three FCT Fire Service firefighters sustained injuries while tackling the blaze at the AYM Shafa filling station.
- One firefighter is receiving intensive care at the National Hospital Trauma Centre, while two others are being treated at Alliance Hospital.
- The fire started after a petrol-filled tanker exploded, affecting the filling station, parts of the Federal Revenue Service office, and sections of Ahmad Plaza.
- Thirteen fuel dispensing pumps were at the site, with three directly damaged and two civilian vehicles completely burnt.
- Adebayo Zacchaeus and Ibrahim Muhammad commended the bravery of responders and urged the public to follow fire safety regulations.
