Incident
Gas Explosion rocks Lagos market Open
Category: Gas ExplosionTime: 27 Oct 25, 06:18AM
Address: 26 Fatai Adeyemi St, Ejigbo, Lagos 102213, Lagos, Nigeria
Source: Anonymous
At approximately 2:13 pm, a gas explosion occurred at Orisunmibare Market, off Baale Street, Orile-Iganmu, within the Coker Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos. The explosion occurred at a gas retail outlet containing multiple cylinders of varying sizes. Swift responses from the Sari-Iganmu and Ilupeju Fire Stations brought the situation under control, preventing further escalation after several shops were affected. No fatalities were recorded in the incident, except for one minor hand injury sustained at the gas retail shop. Controller General of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye said the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service continues to maintain vigilance to ensure public safety and the swift management of emergency situations across the state.