Explosion Sparks Early Morning Fire at Shril-Balaj Industrial Limited
A massive fire outbreak has devastated Shril-Balaj Industrial Limited, an industrial facility located in the Olopomeji area of Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying properties worth millions of naira.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, was reportedly triggered by an explosion from a running machine. According to the Oyo State Fire Service, the explosion ignited flammable materials nearby, resulting in a fierce blaze that tore through the recycling section of the company.
The affected section was said to contain a large accumulation of disused tyres, which fueled the flames and intensified the damage. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters battled the inferno.
Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in an official statement, noting that the agency received the distress call at exactly 7:07 a.m. and responded swiftly.“Our investigation revealed that the fire originated from a machine explosion, which quickly spread due to the presence of highly combustible materials. The recycling unit and piles of disused tyres were severely affected. Thankfully, our prompt intervention prevented the fire from engulfing the entire factory,” Akinwande stated.
No casualties were reported as of press time, but the financial impact on the company is estimated to run into tens of millions of naira.
Authorities have begun further investigations to determine the exact cause of the explosion and assess the full extent of the damage.
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