TANK FARM PANDEMONIUM: Coordinated Emergency Response Quells Fire At Ibru Jetty Complex; No Injuries

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully extinguished a fire outbreak involving a storage tank at the Bono Energy Terminal, located within the Ibru Jetty Complex along the Apapa–Oworonshoki Expressway, by Coconut Bus Stop, Olodi Apapa, Lagos.

The emergency was reported at 12:04 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Firefighters from the Ajegunle, Sari Iganmu, and Isolo Fire Stations responded immediately and arrived at the scene at 12:16 hours.

The incident involved a 5-million-litre Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) storage tank, which was engulfed in flames.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and is currently under investigation.

Through the swift, coordinated, and professional efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, working alongside emergency response teams from neighbouring oil and gas facilities, the fire was successfully brought under control and completely extinguished by 13:54 hours.

The prompt intervention prevented the fire from spreading to adjoining tanks and critical infrastructure, thereby minimizing potential losses. No casualty was recorded.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service appreciates the cooperation and support of all emergency responders and stakeholders whose collaborative efforts contributed to the successful containment of the incident.