A fuel-laden tanker caught fire at the A.A Rano filling station in Hannun Riga, near the General Hospital and the ‘B’ Division of the Nigeria Police in Kontagora, Niger State.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Sunday while Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, was being offloaded from the tanker.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire broke out during the offloading process, raising fears that it could spread to other fuel storage tanks still containing petrol.
One witness, Abba Mohammed, stated, “Fire Service personnel are working hard to contain the fire, but the situation remains tense as the flames continue to spread.”
Although no casualties have been reported, the incident caused panic, forcing passersby and nearby residents to flee the area for safety.
Efforts to contact Abdullah Baba Arah, the Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), for comments were unsuccessful, as his phone line could not be reached.
Authorities and emergency responders are working to control the fire and prevent further escalation.
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