Fire, on Monday, gutted a section of the Canadian High Commission in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Two persons reportedly died in the tragedy while others sustained injuries.
Thick, dark smokes were seen billowing into the skies from the tall, white diplomatic building located in the Central Business District of the FCT, near the Federal Ministry of Defence and the High Commissions of the United States, United Kingdom and Ghana.
The FCT Fire Service attributed the fire incident to a diesel tank explosion in the generator house, adding that two Nigerians died in the inferno, while two others with severe burns were rushed to the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital.
“The incident happened at about 10:45am today (Monday),” said the Service spokesman, Nkechi Isa.
“Reports say the two MIKANO engines were being serviced by a five-man team from JMD company.
“The fire occurred when the tank of diesel in the generator house, containing 2000 liters, exploded.”
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale said President Bola Tinubu sympathised with the Canadian government, diplomatic community, and all persons affected by a fire incident.
“The President assures the Canadian authorities of the full support of the Nigerian government in the aid of diplomatic and local staff of the High Commission who were particularly affected by the incident,” Ngelale disclosed through a statement.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the departed souls and wishes all injured persons a rapid and full recovery.”