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By Christopher Oji
There was pandemonium Tuesday morning at Marina, Lagos Island, as fire burnt part of the Blue Rail Mass Transit facility inaugurated recently.
Following the fire outbreak, people took to their heels, causing a stampede.
Many misconstrued the inferno to be the result of an explosion and scampered for safety.
However, the fire service, police and other emergency responders were quick to come to the scene to put out the fire and bring the situation under control.
Lagos State police public relations officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said there was no need to panic as emergency responders service were on the ground trying to put out the fire.
According to Hundeyin, “The fire at Marina started from the generator of the Blue Rail Mass Transit. Police patrol teams and the Fire Service are already on ground to control the crowd and put out the fire, respectively.
“People are urged to go about their lawful duties and not panic, as the situation is under control.”
President Muhammadu Buhari recently launched the Blue Rail Mass Transit.
