There was a fire outbreak at a gas and filling stations in Baruwa area of Lagos State.The explosion started around 6.00 am, Thursday.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire explosion started from the gas station and extended to the filling station, causing serious damages and loss of lives in the area.
Many of the victims are residents whose houses are in proximity to the gas and filling stations and motorists driving along the Baruwa road to their places of work.
According to eyewitnesses, men of the Lagos State Fire Service, the state Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA) the police and other security personnel have arrived the scene, and are currently battling to put out the fire as at the time of filing in this report.