An explosion and fire at a gas outlet around Liberty Junction in Kubwa, Abuja, caused panic on Sunday morning.
The Federal Fire Service, FCT Command, said its firefighters and other emergency responders arrived at the scene at about 6:30am and contained the blaze, preventing what could have been a major gas explosion.
In a statement shared on its Facebook page, the command said, “Federal Fire Service, FCT Command firefighters and other emergency responders today, Sunday 27th September 2026 at about 6:30am swiftly responded to a gas fire at Liberty Junction, Kubwa, Abuja, averting what would have been a major destructive gas explosion.
A video released by the fire service showed firefighters battling the blaze at the facility, which was extensively damaged.
Smoke could be seen rising from the building, while vehicles and motorcycles around the gas outlet also appeared to have been affected by the fire.
The cause of the incident was not immediately disclosed.
The fire service also did not state whether anyone was injured or killed in the incident or provide details of the extent of the damage.
