Fire Erupts from Petrol Tanker at Onitsha Filling Station
On Monday evening, a fully loaded petrol tanker caught fire at Pillars Energy Filling Station near the Stock Exchange in Onitsha, Anambra State, leading to significant panic and traffic obstruction. Eyewitnesses reported thick flames and a loud explosion, prompting the driver to flee for safety.
Fortunately, no casualties were recorded, although the fire damaged part of the filling station. The Anambra State Fire Service, led by Head of Media and Publicity Chukwudi Chiketa, received a distress call at 2120 hours and quickly mobilized firefighters and two firefighting trucks to the scene.
They initiated firefighting operations to control the blaze and prevent further escalation. Firefighters remained on-site until late Tuesday for safety checks.
Chiketa advised the public to remain calm and vigilant, emphasizing the importance of fire safety.
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