Fire has gutted AYM Shafa Filling Station, beside the FCT-IRS Office, on Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Way, Area 3, Garki, Abuja.
The Controller-General, Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, who served as the Incident Commander, coordinated response at the scene, said the fire involved a petroleum tanker.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the FFS, Paul Abraham, the tanker, which was carrying 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), was discharging when the fire occurred, affecting a part of the adjoining FCT-IRS three-storey building before it was contained.
It was learnt that four people sustained injuries. They were evacuated by a NEMA ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment.
‘Following a thorough inspection of the scene, firefighters confirmed that there was no further fire or casualty, and all responding personnel and appliances have safely returned to their respective stations,’ Abraham said in a statement.
The Service expressed appreciation to residents, motorists and the public for their patience, cooperation and compliance with safety directives throughout the operation.
The Service extended its appreciation to sister emergency response agencies, including the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria Police Force and other organisations whose collaboration contributed to the management of the incident.
The Controller-General commended the firefighters and emergency responders for their courage, professionalism, discipline and commitment to protecting lives and property.