Several shops were affected as a fire ravaged a seven-storey building in Lagos early on Friday. The incident occurred on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the incident, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, stated that firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations were dispatched immediately after receiving a distress call. They arrived at the scene at 5:33 a.m.
Adeseye reported that the fire, which started around 5:17 a.m., caused panic in the area as residents scrambled for safety. Emergency officials managed to extinguish the blaze, which destroyed items valued at millions of naira.
As of the time of reporting, no casualties have been recorded. “Thanks to the swift actions of the Lagos State Firefighters, the situation is now under control. Ventilation efforts are currently underway to ensure the safety of all in the area,” Adeseye said.
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Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
Read the statement below:
“On August 16th, 2024, at 05:17 hours, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call regarding a fire outbreak at Sanni Adewale Street, located in the Lagos Island Local Government Area. The fire affected several shops within a 7-storey building.
Firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations promptly responded, arriving at the scene by 05:33 hours. Thanks to the swift actions of the Lagos State Firefighters, the situation is now under control. Ventilation efforts are currently ongoing to ensure the safety of all in the area. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.”
Margaret Adeseye
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service
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