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A fire outbreak occurred at a filling station in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, while a fuel tanker was offloading petrol. Despite the intensity of the fire, no lives were lost in the incident.
The fire, which broke out along Numan Road near the Adamawa State airport, caused panic among residents.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but the incident led to a large crowd gathering at the scene, blocking access to parts of the city.
Security operatives were swiftly deployed to the area to maintain order and prevent people from attempting to scoop fuel, a practice that has led to fatal accidents in the past.
Africa Health Report recalls that fuel tanker accidents and fire outbreaks remain a recurring challenge in Nigeria.
On January 18, at least 86 people were killed and 55 others injured while trying to scoop fuel after a tanker accident. Similarly, last year, multiple tanker accidents resulted in hundreds of fatalities and significant property losses.
BBC Hausa reports that authorities continue to warn citizens against approaching accident scenes involving fuel tankers, emphasizing the dangers associated with fuel explosions and fire outbreaks.
