A seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State was gutted by fire in the early hours of Friday.
The fire, which reportedly affected many offices and shops within the building, prompted a swift response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.
The director of the service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in a statement on X, saying that “the situation is under control and no casualties have been reported.”
The statement read: “On the 16th day of August 2024, at 05:17 hours, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call regarding a fire at Sanni Adewale Street, located in Lagos Island Local Government Area. The fire affected several shops within a 7-storey building.
“Firefighters from Ebute Elefun, Sari and Lekki 1 stations responded quickly and arrived on the scene at 05:33 hours.
“Thanks to the quick response of the Lagos State Fire Department, the situation is now under control. Ventilation work is currently underway to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Emergency services said preliminary investigations suggest an electrical overload caused the fire.
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“While the situation stabilises, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to monitor the area to prevent the flames from rekindling. Further investigations will be carried out to determine the full extent of the damage and the precise cause of the fire,” Ms Adeseye added.