Lagos Island: seven-storey building on fire
A seven-storey building on Lagos Island has been engulfed in fire.
According to the Lagos authorities, the fire broke out on Friday morning, razing several shops.
Confirming the fire in a statement, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service director, Margaret Adeseye, said firefighters had controlled the blaze.
Ms Adeseye stated that the agency received a distress call at Sanni Adewale Street, Lagos Island LGA, around 5:17 a.m.
“The fire affected several shops within a 7-storey building. Firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations promptly responded, arriving at the scene by 05:33 hours.
“Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported,” said Ms Adeseye.
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