Federal Fire Service Averts Major Explosion in Abuja
On Sunday morning, an explosion and fire occurred at a gas outlet near Liberty Junction in Kubwa, Abuja, causing significant panic among residents. The Federal Fire Service, FCT Command, reported that its firefighters and other emergency responders arrived at the scene at approximately 6:30 am.
Their swift action contained the fire, which could have led to a major gas explosion. A statement from the command, shared on its Facebook page, confirmed the timely response and the successful containment of the fire.
A video released by the command depicted extensive damage to the gas outlet building, with smoke billowing from the site. Additionally, nearby vehicles and motorcycles were also reported to have been burnt.
However, the Federal Fire Service did not disclose the cause of the fire or provide information regarding the extent of damage or any casualties.
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