Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria |

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Other Stakeholders Respond to Fire Incident in Lagos

The building from Pent floor used as store to 5th and 4th floors have shown signs of falling due to the heat

One fatality was recorded with seven persons injured

ABUJA, Nigeria, March 28, 2023/APO Group/ --

No. 32 Gbajumo street Lagos Island Lagos state fire has been brought under total control.

The building from Pent floor used as store to 5th and 4th floors have shown signs of falling due to the heat.

Federal, State and Local response Agencies on ground. The fire was said to have started around 1000 hours. The fire also affected a 3 Storey building besides the 5 Storey building.

The 3 Storey building was completely burnt down. The block work part of the 5 Storey building has collapsed left with the metal part standing.350 shops are located on the 5 Storey building under fire while the other building has 230 shops. The other building has 230 shops. One fatality was recorded with seven persons injured.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria.