A fire outbreak has occurred at the Bono Energy Terminal located in the Coconut area of Apapa, Lagos State, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS).

The incident was confirmed on Friday by the agency’s spokesperson, Shakiru Amodu, in a brief statement issued to journalists.

According to Amodu, firefighters are currently working to contain the blaze at the facility situated along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway.

“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently curbing a fire explosion at Bono Energy Terminal on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, by Coconut, Olodi Apapa, Lagos. Update to follow,” he stated.

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire had not been determined, while efforts to bring the situation under control were ongoing.

Details later…