A fire broke out in a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island Local Government Area, Lagos, on Friday, affecting several shops.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to a distress call and dispatched firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations, arriving at the scene at 5:33 a.m., shortly after the fire began around 5:17 a.m.
The fire caused panic among residents, who rushed to safety, but thanks to the swift intervention of the fire service, the blaze was brought under control.
Items worth millions of naira were destroyed, but no casualties have been reported. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, stated that ventilation efforts were ongoing to ensure the area’s safety.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire was likely caused by an electrical surge.
Emergency officials remain on site to manage the situation and prevent further damage.
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