0
0
The fire, as reported by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, originated on the first floor of a 14-storey building and has now spread to the fourth floor.
Director Margaret Adeseye stated, “A warehouse in a 14-storey building is on fire. The fire originated on the first floor and has now reached the fourth floor.”
Situation Update: Ongoing firefighting operations.
In Attendance: Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations on the scene.
Supposed Cause: The cause is yet to be determined.
Casualty: No casualties have been reported.
Margaret Adeseye
Director
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service
January 21, 2023
As of now, no casualties have been recorded. Emergency workers are on-site, but the cause of the fire remains undisclosed, raising concerns about the potential destruction of goods worth millions.
Fire incidents are unfortunately common in Nigerian markets. Shortly after the inferno, some traders rushed to the scene in an attempt to salvage their goods and valuables.
Rescue workers are actively engaged in firefighting efforts to control the blaze. Incidents like these are not new in Nigerian markets, with a notable one occurring in November at the popular Ladipo Market in the commercial capital. Electrical surges and inadequate market structures, facilitating the rapid spread of fire, have been identified as common causes.
Historically, late responses from emergency officials and a lack of firefighting facilities have hindered effective firefighting, particularly in public places.
