Fire Destroys Seven-Story Building in Lagos Affecting Shops
A seven-story building in Lagos caught fire, affecting several shops.
The event occurred early Friday on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area of the state.
Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the event in a statement, saying firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations were despatched immediately after receiving a distress call and arrived at the location by 5:33 a.m.
She said the fire, which began about 5:17 a.m., sparked panic in the area as residents fled for safety.
However, emergency officials were on the scene to extinguish the fire, which damaged property worth millions of naira.
As of press time, no casualties had been reported.
“Thanks to the quick operations of Lagos State Firefighters, the situation is currently under control. Ventilation operations are currently underway to safeguard the safety of everyone in the region,” Adeseye explained.
“Preliminary studies indicate that the fire was caused by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.”
See the statement below.
On August 16th, 2024, at 05:17 hours, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service got a distress call reporting a fire on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area. The fire spread to many shops in a seven-story structure. On August 16th, 2024, at 05:17 hours, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service got a distress call reporting a fire on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area. The fire spread to many shops in a seven-story structure.
Firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations responded quickly, arriving at the scene at 05:33 hours.
The issue has been brought under control thanks to the quick operations of Lagos State firefighters. Ventilation operations are currently underway to ensure the safety of everyone in the vicinity. Initial findings indicate that the fire was started by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Margaret Adeseye
Director, Lagos State Fire & Rescue Services
