Lagos fire: Responders combating fire to prevent spread – Oke-Osanyintolu

Etim Ekpimah

A 4-storey building used as a residential building and shops for the sale of fabrics was engulfed by fire at the address above at about 7:01 am, today, Wednesday, 20th March, 2024.

Further investigation revealed that the immediate cause of the fire was due to a power surge after electricity was restored.

Permanent Secretary LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a Situation Report on the Fire Outbreak at Dosunmu Street, Lagos Island, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

According to him, the fire which started at No. 47 Dosunmu Street, escalated to four buildings at No 45, No. 47, No. 49A and No. 49B at Dosunmu Street, Lagos Island. The building at No. 47 collapsed as a result of the impact of the fire.

“The responders are currently combating the fire to prevent further escalation to other adjoining buildings.

“The LASEMA Response Team at Lekki alongside LRU Fire, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Federal Fire Men, Nigerian Ports Authority Firemen, LASAMBUS Officials, LNSC officials, CBD crew and Nigeria Police Force are all responders present at the scene of the incident under the supervision of the Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties and IGR, Mr Gbenga Oyerinde,” he said.