Acting Head, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the development in a statement signed by spokesperson for the fire service Jamiu Dosunmu, after visiting the scene.

According to the statement Adeseye said that the fire service received a distress call from residents of Peace Estate after Petrocam Bus Stop, Isheri.

She added that firemen from Ikotun Fire Station were swiftly mobilized to the scene and on getting there, petrol was gushing out from the pipeline linking Isheri to Igando and environs of Alimosho.

She added that firemen were putting the situation under control while the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel were providing security in the area.