A fire erupted early morning on Friday, August 30, at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters on Odunsanmi Street, Ogba, causing significant property damage.

The fire erupted around 2:20 am and ravaged one of the two-bedroom flats in Block 21, a three-story building housing 16 flats.

Fortunately, no lives were lost, and there were no injuries.

Cause of fire incident

According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the fire was caused by an electrical surge in the children’s room of Flat 5.

“The fire completely destroyed the children’s bedroom, resulting in the loss of properties worth millions of naira,” said Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA.

Dr Oke-Osanyitolu praised emergency services’ swift and coordinated response, including LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and the Nigerian Police Force.

“The prompt and coordinated efforts of the Agency’s LRT, NPF, and Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service ensured the fire was contained and extinguished quickly,” he stated.

In the aftermath, occupants were educated on the safe use of electrical appliances to prevent future incidents.

By 5 am, emergency responders were still securing the area and preventing further damage.

Last updated on September 13th, 2024 at 09:41 pm