Residents and motorists fled for safety on Thursday night after a fire engulfed the AYM Shafa Filling Station near the popular Rita Lori area of Garki, Abuja.
The blaze reportedly broke out at about 10:00 p.m., triggering panic as thick flames and smoke billowed from the filling station.
The cause of the fire had yet to be determined as of the time of filing this report.
It was also unclear whether the incident resulted in casualties or the extent of damage to the filling station and nearby property.
Emergency responders were expected to intensify efforts to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjoining buildings and businesses.
