The raging fire which started in the early hours of Friday gutted NNPC Petroleum pipeline.
Men of NNPC, security, fire fighters and NSCDC are already at scene to salvage the situation.
It was gathered that the pipeline explosion does not pose any threat to human and public lives as the site is located in Isale Odo, LASU Road, Egbeda, Alimosho area of the state.
According to eyewitnesses, an electric cable collapse led to electric sparks all over the area which got to the spilled content of PMS around the area and led to the explosion.
The affected area is prone to pipeline vandalism and have witnessed several explosions over the years.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Adeseye Margret, who confirmed the incident as of 8.30 am, said, “We are aware and on top of the situation at Baruwa pipeline fire explosion”.
The fire brigade boss, who could not state the actual cause of the explosion, said proper investigation by the service will make things clear.
Via Vanguard
