Several shops were affected and properties with millions destroyed in the early hours of Friday when fire ravaged a seven-storey building on Lagos island.
The incident happened on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations were dispatched immediately after receiving a distress call and arrived at the scene by 5:33 a.m.
She said the fire which started around 5:17 a.m. caused panic in the area as residents scrambled for safety.
But emergency officials were on the ground to extinguish the blaze which destroyed items valued at millions of naira.
“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.
As of press time, no casualty has 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.
“Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.”
