Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos Community

Lots of goods were destroyed on Saturday after a gas explosion that happened at a market at Council Bus-Stop in the Idimu area of Lagos State.

It was gathered that seven lock-up shops were razed in the inferno. Some vehicles parked in a mechanic workshop close to the shops were also destroyed by the fire.

According to a statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Margaret Adeseye, the emergency call was received around 2pm, adding that the fire which resulted from leakage of a gas cylinder in use at one of the shops led to the explosion that spread to several other shops.

It further revealed that the fire had been put under control as efforts were on to dampen down any remaining pockets of flames.