How Canadian Embassy Fire In Abuja Leaves Two Fatally Injured, Two Hospitalized

By: Prudence Okonna & Danson Magaji

A diesel tank explosion in the generator house at the Canadian Embassy in the Federal Capital Territory has left two persons dead and two hospitalized at the National Hospital Trauma Centre with severe burns.

In a statement by Public Affairs Officer, FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Nkechi Isah, revealed that the two MIKANO engines were being  serviced by a five man team from JMD company when the fire incident happened this morning at about 10:45am.

According to the statement, one of the power  generating set was said to be working,  while the other one was being serviced.
The fire occured when the tank of diesel in the generator house, containing  2000 liters  exploded.

Two of the personnel servicing the generator were fatally injured and two persons survived and are on admission at the  National Hospital Trauma  Centre with severe burns.

The statement also noted that the victims were Nigerians; adding that the FCT Fire Service was able to contain the fire around 12.30 pm.

The ambulances from the Ministry of defense, ship house, Federal Fire Service and FCT Emergency Management Agency FEMA were on hand at the scene of the incident.

Reacting to the incident, the Acting Director- General of FEMA, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim Sabo called for caution in the handling of petroleum products, particularly with the onset of the dry season.

Sabo appealed to residents to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of any disaster.