A fire breaks out at Bono Energy Terminal in Apapa, Lagos, according to multiple reports. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirms that its firefighters respond to the blaze at the fuel terminal along the Apapa–Oworonshoki Expressway near the Coconut area/near Coconut Bus Stop in Olodi Apapa, which is associated with the Ibru Jetty Complex. Video shared by outlets shows responders working to contain the incident while nearby residents move to safety. As the operations continue, the service reports working to curb a fire explosion at the facility and prevent the blaze from spreading to adjoining properties.
Several sources say the fire is contained by Friday, and Vanguard specifically reports that no casualties are recorded. Other outlets note that details about the extent of damage are not yet provided at the time of reporting. The cause of the fire remains unconfirmed in the initial accounts, but The Punch and Daily Post Nigeria report that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service begins an investigation into the incident.
