A fire at a filling station in Abuja has injured three firefighters and damaged a nearby office of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The incident occurred when a fuel tanker exploded, sparking the blaze.
The explosion and subsequent fire are currently under investigation, with authorities working to determine the cause of the incident.
The filling station, located in the Nigerian capital, was the scene of the dramatic explosion, which not only injured firefighters but also caused damage to the FIRS office.
Details of the injuries sustained by the firefighters have not been released, but it is confirmed that three were hurt while responding to the emergency.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service office, which was damaged in the fire, is a key government facility responsible for tax collection in Nigeria.
Abuja, as the capital of Nigeria, is a major urban center and the seat of the country's government, with various federal agencies and institutions, including the FIRS, having a presence there.
Further information on the incident is expected as investigations continue, with officials likely to release updates on the cause of the explosion and the extent of the damage.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>