No fewer than 10 buildings were affected after a tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol burst into flames in Ifo, Ogun State.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the incident, which it said occurred at about 7am on Olambe Matogun Road, Ifo.
A statement by NEMA said: “Though, no life was lost or any injuries sustained, about 10 buildings were consumed in the incident,” a statement signed by NEMA coordinator, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye.”
“The situation was mitigated with most of the content spilling into the canal close to the scene.
“This saved the community from a serious incident that could have affected more people. The fire has since been put out”, the statement added.