Panic broke out in Garki, Abuja, last night after a fire erupted at the AYM Shafa Filling Station. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident began when a fuel tanker exploded while customers and staff were still within the premises. The explosion triggered a blaze that quickly spread, damaging multiple vehicles parked at the station at the time.
Motorists and attendants scrambled for safety as flames and thick smoke filled the area.Emergency responders were immediately deployed to the scene. Fire service personnel, assisted by residents in the neighborhood, worked for hours to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings and businesses.Authorities have confirmed that the fire has now been brought under control.
The station and surrounding area have been cordoned off as safety teams assess the extent of the damage.As of now, officials have not released details on possible casualties or the exact cause of the tanker explosion. An investigation is expected to determine what led to the incident, while the public awaits further updates from emergency and regulatory agencies.
