A FIRE outbreak gutted the Lagos Blue Line track on Saturday, October 26, an official of the Lagos state government has confirmed.

The special adviser on media and publicity to the Lagos State governor, Gboyega Akosile, confirmed this, revealing that the incident occurred at about 4:12 pm.

“There was a fire outbreak on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite NEPA station by Eko Bridge inward Apogbon.

“No casualty is reported and no train service at the time of the incident,” he said.

According to Akosile, a team of safety and emergency personnel and other first responders had completely put out the fire.

“Lagosians in that axis can go about their business peacefully as the situation is under control. Kindly await further details on operations of the train from @Lamataonline,” Akosile added.

The Blue Line started passenger operation on September 4, 2023 with services from Lagos Marina to Mile 2.

The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was among the first passengers to ride on the metro rail.