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Fuel tanker explodes at Jigawa filling station

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Fuel tanker explodes at Jigawa filling station

A petrol tanker went up in flames on Thursday while offloading fuel at a filling station in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria

Eyewitnesses said the fire erupted after someone answered a phone call near the tanker, igniting the highly flammable vapors. The flames quickly engulfed the tanker and part of the filling station.

However, timely intervention from firefighters and local residents helped prevent the blaze from spreading further.

Authorities confirmed that no lives were lost, but the extent of property damage is yet to be determined.

Investigations are underway to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and prevent future occurrences.

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