Abuja Filling Station Fire Injures Three Firefighters, Damages FIRS Office

A fire outbreak at a filling station in Abuja has injured three firefighters, while the blaze also damaged parts of an office belonging to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

The incident occurred on Friday during firefighting operations, with emergency responders deployed to contain the flames, prevent the fire from spreading to nearby facilities.

Three firefighters sustained injuries while battling the inferno, although details of their conditions were not immediately disclosed. The affected FIRS office also suffered damage as a result of the incident.

Emergency authorities responded to the scene to bring the situation under control, while efforts were made to secure the area, prevent further damage. The cause of the fire, extent of the property damage were being assessed at the time of the report.

The incident has renewed concerns about safety around fuel stations, particularly the need for strict compliance with fire prevention measures, proper emergency response procedures.