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Thursday, 26 March 2015

Ascon Oil Company releases statement on the Lekki fire today

Ascon Oil released this statement of their official Facebook page. Read below...
Ascon Oil Fire Outbreak: No Life Lost. Fire Contained
The fire incident at Ascon Oil filling station at Lekki Phase 1 this afternoon has been contained. Contrary to earlier speculations, the main building and the reservoirs are unaffected. The incident emanated from a discharge at the point of offloading product from a tanker, engulfing two tankers and some vehicles parked by the road side.
It was an accident compounded by the current fuel scarcity in the country with ASCON OIL being one of the few stations with a reliable steady supply even in times of scarcity. No life was lost to the incident, the pumps are intact and emergency fire service officers were already on site containing the flames as at the time of this report.

ASCON OIL wishes to reaffirm its commitment to serving its customers even in the face of accidents of this nature for which a company of its pedigree is always prepared. Residents and passers-by showed solidarity with the company as they contributed in no small way to contain the flames.
at 3/26/2015 06:34:00 pm

62 comments:

  1. Davido's driver26 March 2015 at 18:41

    What a loss. Lindaobserve

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    1. Anonymous27 March 2015 at 00:34

      It is such a shame but this are accident / disasters that can b avoided! I mean! Comon! So no one has the common sense 2 realize that a filling station shouldn't be in residential area? Or a clustered one at that! But hey its Nigeria no laws no protection no safety!! #itiswell

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    2. Unknown27 March 2015 at 07:24

      Aawwww sorry 4 d losss

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  2. Abeni26 March 2015 at 18:42

    That is good citizens but sorry for the lost

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    1. Anonymous27 March 2015 at 07:09

      Insurance go cover. Hope no life was lostrich though.

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  3. SisiTiti26 March 2015 at 18:42

    Sorry for ur loss Ascon....PDP is d party,JONATHAN is d man,CONTINUITY is d word....Vote for GEJ

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  4. TAMARA SPLASH26 March 2015 at 18:42

    So xup abt d damaged cars? Will ur buy new one's? Well is an accident,

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    1. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 21:03

      You honestly believe no life was lost, Liars
      Stella Oduah filling station

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  5. SisiTiti26 March 2015 at 18:45

    Sorry for ur loss Ascon....PDP is d party,JONATHAN is d man,CONTINUITY is d word....Vote for GEJ

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    1. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 21:36

      Continuity of fuel scarcity

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  6. Unknown26 March 2015 at 18:47

    Thank God at least no life lose

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  7. Vivian Laura26 March 2015 at 18:48

    We hope so. Linda take note biko

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  8. Unknown26 March 2015 at 18:49

    Thank God no life was lost.


    OKORO UPGRADED**

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  9. maky26 March 2015 at 18:49

    GEJ caused this fire outbreak just like he caused d Lekki robbery.

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    1. Unknown27 March 2015 at 08:15

      Bia, maky are u ok? This country is not good is because of people like you, what has Goodluck got to do with this?

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  10. Juleslouis26 March 2015 at 18:51

    Thank God no life was lost.

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  11. Unknown26 March 2015 at 18:51

    Thank God no life was lost....It is well






    Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB....

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  12. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 18:52

    Imagine main building and reservoir not affected good for you....but pple cars got burnt useless country u gave them right to relase statement....anybody just real ease statement in Nigeria .rubbish

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    1. Unknown26 March 2015 at 23:06

      So they should have kept quiet. Any educated person knows they will replace the cars.it is their obligation.

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  13. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 18:52

    Thank God it happens this way atlast no life was lost.

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  14. Unknown26 March 2015 at 18:57

    Thank God no life ws lost

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  15. yawanow26 March 2015 at 18:58

    Thank God no life was lost.
    Quite an unfortunate loss.

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  16. Unknown26 March 2015 at 18:58

    Thank God no life ws lost

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  17. Unknown26 March 2015 at 18:59

    Thank God no lives were lost....

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  18. Unknown26 March 2015 at 19:04

    Fire contained?!... How about the cars we saw that were in flames.. I still don't believe no lives were lost not after what I just saw..

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  19. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 19:05

    Hello Ascon, there's no fuel scarcity in d country. Its only in Lagos wr u greedy people shut ur doors n reduce d no of pumps selling. I passed by ur station at abt 7am and u refused to sell at d time despite d unending queue

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  20. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 19:06

    *whew* thank U Lord!!!


    MIZzvEE

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  21. Eze91126 March 2015 at 19:07

    Jonathan is ‘bleeding Nigeria to death’. It is time for change - Fani Kayode.
    Jonathan's anticipated rigging will fail in 2015, APC more credible than PDP — Fani Kayode.

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  22. Human Being26 March 2015 at 19:17

    I will keep saying it. This type of thing happens when safety rules are not followed as can be seen here In an attempt to get leftovers in the tank.
    This one should be investigated






    Human Being No Be God

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  23. Unknown26 March 2015 at 19:23

    Hmmm now they r blaming it on fuel scarcity?? I weak

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  24. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 19:26

    Ascon oil,what is a fuel station doing in a residential estate?corruption at its finest.Ascon oil ,dpr and the rest regulatory bodies should stop this nonsense.

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    1. BigMama26 March 2015 at 20:57

      Good question what is a petrol station doing in an estate? How was permit issued? By who? Corruption ? Why was Ascon selling fuel from one pump when there were 2 fully loaded tankers? To create artificial scarcity/chaos ? Hmmm there must arise a king who does not know Joseph, then Nigeria can begin its journey to normalcy

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  25. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 19:35

    Quite amazing.those"some cars parked by the road side"were actually on queue to buy fuel from the only dispensing pump in use at that particular time. The drivers were actually in those vehicles but could not manoeuver and had to jump out and flee to escape the inferno. while giving glory to God that no lives were lost,that statement was very insensitive and does not show any form of empathy towards people who lost their vehicles.

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  26. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 19:38

    This is pure lies. I had a driver friend who was a witness. He bought his fuel right before the explosion and even saw the fuel attendant get burned before he ran off. Danfo with people in it got burnt and a family was also caught in the fire. The truth will come out by God's grace.

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  27. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 19:46

    soooo for those whose cars were burnt. would ascon pay them for the damages?? that's what happens in a a civilised society

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    1. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 20:20

      What are you saying ? Pay for what? Was it their fault

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  28. Unknown26 March 2015 at 20:03

    fire every where too bad.
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  29. mandymoore26 March 2015 at 20:04

    I dont understand how fuel scarcity compounded the accident..nigerians,always looking for ways to shift a blame.cant u guys just accept the blame and apologise? Mstchewwwwww

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  30. moniqUE26 March 2015 at 20:10

    Ok. Ascon oil. Pls take precautions like u have always done next time

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  31. ogeee26 March 2015 at 20:13

    So sad! Wat a loss

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  32. Unknown26 March 2015 at 20:17

    This was the reason why a lot of Lekki residents protested the construction of that filling station. Besides the attendant vehicular queues that usually follows the establishments of such and the influx of many people who should typically not have business around that area(security). Who could have imagined this kind of incident. They were only lucky no life was lost in dis one, it could have been worse. And for heaven's sake we have town planners and environmental development authorities in this country!.

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  33. Unknown26 March 2015 at 20:17

    This was the reason why a lot of Lekki residents protested the construction of that filling station. Besides the attendant vehicular queues that usually follows the establishments of such and the influx of many people who should typically not have business around that area(security). Who could have imagined this kind of incident. They were only lucky no life was lost in dis one, it could have been worse. And for heaven's sake we have town planners and environmental development authorities in this country!.

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  34. Biafrablog26 March 2015 at 20:28

    Wao tank GOD dat there is no lost soul

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  35. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 20:28

    See this people oh, trying to get props by saying they always have supply even during scarcity. They won't say that they were receiving product from a tanker and selling to the public AT THE SAME TIME which is against standard safety practices. They should have stopped selling, locked the gates, received from the tanker before continuing their sales.. It is also doubtful that no lives were lost given the speed at which petrol ignites..... God is watching them sha...

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  36. Biafrablog26 March 2015 at 20:31

    Wao tank GOD dat there is no lost soul

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  37. Unknown26 March 2015 at 20:52

    Wow! Thank God for " Life Lost, and Fire Contained".

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  38. Subomi26 March 2015 at 21:01

    fantastic news, no life lost!

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  39. BigMama26 March 2015 at 21:08

    Good question. What is a petrol station doing in a residential estate? How was approval issued?By who? Corruption!!! Why was Ascon selling from one pump with 2 fully loaded tankers on ground? To create artificial scarcity abc sell above pump price? Greed. I pray a King will arise who does not know Josph then Nigeria can begin its journey to Nornalcy!!!

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  40. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 21:09

    Ascon is not responsible for the burnt vehicles.rhe owners should have insurance on their cars.

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  41. Unknown26 March 2015 at 22:05

    Lekki phase1 residents won't take this likely. That's a fact for sure

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  42. Unknown26 March 2015 at 22:28

    So sad!
    What a loss?

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  43. Anonymous26 March 2015 at 23:46

    The problem is that this tanker drivers and station managers are not trained on safety rules. do They know how to BOND BECAUSE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY. NO

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  44. Unknown26 March 2015 at 23:46

    Thank God no life lost.

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  45. Unknown27 March 2015 at 00:15

    Thank God no life was lost....

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  46. Unknown27 March 2015 at 07:25

    Thank God no life was lost!

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  47. Anonymous27 March 2015 at 07:38

    I wonder who their right mind thought it a good idea to have a gas station in a residential estate. A residential estate with no active fire service. It's pure madness! The main road in Lekki - Admiralty Way - now resembles Western Avenue. No loss of life now but watch this space not wishing bad for someone business but it's going to happen soon.

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  48. PRETTY GIRL27 March 2015 at 07:40

    I saw the scene moments after the fire outburst. ..it'd be a miracle if no life was lost ,but also good news! IT IS WELL

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  49. Anonymous27 March 2015 at 10:22

    Arrant Nonsense!!!!!!!! What is a fuel station doing in a residential area???? God would surely judge all of you....

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  50. Unknown27 March 2015 at 12:24

    Thank God no life was lost.
    ifesco99us@gmail.com

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  51. Unknown27 March 2015 at 18:26

    Company must be made to pay for Massive Air Pollution .This is global best practice

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