Fire Guts Seven-Storey Building In Lagos

A fire broke out early Friday morning at a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

The incident occurred around 5:17 am, prompting an immediate response from firefighters.

According to a statement by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, the agency received a distress call shortly after the fire began and swiftly deployed firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations to the scene.

The statement said, “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 in ensuring the safety of all in the area. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.”