3_August 7, 2026 | 6:20 AM
Fire has razed the AYM Shafa filling station in Area 3, Abuja.The blaze broke out around 10 p.m. on Thursday. The cause is yet to be determined.National PRO of the Federal Fire Service, Paul Abraham, said firefighters were deployed to the scene to contain the fire and stop it from spreading to nearby buildings.“
Our personnel are on the ground working professionally to confine the fire and bring the situation under control,” Abraham said in a statement.
He sympathised with those affected and assured residents that safety remains the top priority.Abraham urged the public to stay calm, avoid the area, and allow emergency responders to work.
He also advised motorists to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.“The Federal Fire Service is doing everything within its capacity to manage the incident. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge,” he added.
