Emergency Crews Battle Massive Abuja Fuel Station Fire, Three Responders Hurt
Three firefighters have been injured while battling a major fire outbreak at an AYM Shafa filling station in the Area 3 district of Garki, Abuja.
The FCT Fire Service said emergency responders received a distress call at about 9:44 p.m. on Thursday and quickly deployed personnel and equipment to the scene.
The fire reportedly started after a petrol tanker carrying fuel caught fire at the station. Several emergency agencies joined the operation as firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading to surrounding buildings.
The FCT Fire Service spokesperson, Ibrahim Muhammad, confirmed that three firefighters sustained injuries during the operation.
One of the injured officers is receiving treatment at the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital in Abuja, while two others are being treated at Alliance Hospital in Area 11, Garki.
A preliminary assessment showed that a tanker carrying about 45,000 litres of petrol was completely destroyed. Three of the station's 13 fuel pumps were also damaged.
Two vehicles were reportedly destroyed, while parts of a nearby Federal Inland Revenue Service office and the adjoining Ahmad Plaza were affected by the fire.
Authorities have commenced investigations to determine what triggered the incident and have urged the public to rely on official information rather than speculation.
The FCT Fire Service commended firefighters, emergency responders and security personnel for their coordinated efforts, saying the quick response helped prevent the fire from causing greater damage.
The agency also called on filling station operators and other businesses to observe fire safety regulations, maintain functioning safety equipment and report emergencies promptly.
FCT Fire Service Director, Adebayo Zacchaeus, expressed concern over the injured firefighters and wished them a speedy recovery.
The operation was supervised by the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel, alongside senior FCT Fire Service officials and other emergency response teams.
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