Lagos fire: 15 buildings affected, six collapsed

Etim Ekpimah

The fire outbreaks at Dosumu Street, Lagos Island was said to have spread to 15 buildings in which six of the buildings had collapsed.

Mr. Nosa Okunbor, Head, Public Affairs Unit, Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA), said this on Wednesday, 10 April 2024, in a statement he made available to newsmen.

According to him, the fire which started at about 11:00 am was said to emanate from the first building on Dosumu Street.

“Investigation gathered revealed that the fire started from a shop where a generator set was being fueled while still on. The generator ignited in the process and the person fueling the generator threw the fuel to the building opposite, causing the fire to escalate.

“The fire had currently affected about fifteen (15) buildings out of which six (6) had collapsed,” he said.

He added that there was no casualties or mortality recorded from the incident.

Okunbor listed responders on ground to include LRT, Sharks and Cobra, LRU Paramedics, LRU Fire, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Federal Fire Service, UBA Fire, LNSC, LASBCA, Safety Commission, CBD, NPF and NA.

He noted that effort is still ongoing to put out the fire as it has been localized and fire engines positioned at strategic areas.

Operation still ongoing.