How Diesel Explosion Killed Two, Injured Others At Canadian High Commission – FEMA

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has confirmed that a diesel tank explosion was responsible for the tragic fire incident at the Canadian Embassy in Abuja on Monday.

Naija News reported earlier about the fire at the building of the High Commission of Canada located at 13010G, Palm Close, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District in Abuja.

Head of Public Affairs at FEMA, Nkechi Isa, in a statement, said the diesel tank exploded around 10:45 a.m. in the generator house of the High Commission as two MIKANO generators were being serviced by a five-man team.

She explained that the FCT Fire Service could contain the fire around 12.30 p.m. while ambulances from the Ministry of Defence, Federal Fire Service, and FEMA were on standby.

She added that the inferno killed two persons and injured two others, who are currently at the Trauma Centre at the National Hospital, Abuja.

She said, “One of the generators was said to be working, while the other one was being serviced when a tank containing 2,000 litres of diesel in the generator house exploded.

“Two of the personnel servicing the generator died from the explosion, while two others survived with severe burns and were taken to the Trauma Centre at the National Hospital, Abuja.”

Reacting to the development, the acting Director-General of FEMA,  Mohammed Sabo, called for caution while handling petroleum products, particularly with the onset of the dry season.

Sabo appealed to residents to always use the 112 emergency toll-free number in any disaster or emergency situation.