The FCT Fire Service says three of its firefighters sustained varying degrees of injuries in the Thursday night fire incident at the AYM Shafa filling station, Abuja.
The service Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Muhammad, confirmed the development in Abuja on Friday.
Mohammad said that the filling station located at Area 3 Garki, was engulfed with fire after a fuel tanker filled with petrol earlier exploded.
According to him, the service got information about the incident at about 9.44pm, and immediately mobilized personnel and appliances to the scene.
He added that the cause of the fire remained under investigation.
He also said that the service appreciated the cooperation of sister emergency agencies, security personnel and members of the public who assisted in ensuring a coordinated emergency response.
He further said that the FCT fire service commended the dedication, professionalism and bravery displayed by all responding fire fighters and emergency personnel.
According to him, their prompt intervention prevented what could have resulted in an even greater disaster.