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The tank which has a capacity of 7.5 million litres is burning off in a controlled manner following activation of the Lagos State Emergency Response Plans, the agency said.
The cause of the fire is yet unknown.
Speaking on the fire outbreak, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General of LASEMA, said "all appropriate measures to combat the flames and prevent secondary incidents have been taken."
He said though cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, all relevant stakeholders were at the scene.
The fire responders include those from the Federal Fire Service, LASG Fire Service, Nigerian Navy Fire Fighters, UBA Fire Service, Forte Oil Fire Service and Officers of the Nigerian Police Force.
Mr Oke-Osayintolu urged Lagosians to remain calm, as the relevant agencies are working to ensure the fire does not spread to other oil tanks.
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