Fire destroys buildings in Lagos Island

Report indicates that three buildings have been destroyed by fire on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Idumota, Lagos.

In a video shared on X, properties worth millions of naira were said to have been lost to the inferno.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that its outfit received a distress call about the fire incident around 7:40 am, and emergency services rapidly mobilised its fire fighters to the location.

It was gathered that the damages to the properties are yet to be identified as at the time of this report.

The agency said:

“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have been alerted to a Fire emergency at the intersection of Nanadi Azikwe and Docemo in Idumota, Lagos. At 07:41 hours, the call was received, and emergency services swiftly mobilised.

“Upon arrival at 07:58 hours, it was discovered that the fire encompassed three buildings, including two 2-storey structures and one three-storey building.

“Currently, Firefighting efforts are underway at the scene. The Fire stations at Ebute Elefun, Ilupeju and Alausa have deployed resources to mitigate the situation effectively as firefighting operations are ongoing.

“The cause of the Fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. Casualties have not been confirmed at this time.

“We urge residents to cooperate with emergency personnel and avoid the area for their safety.

“Further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.”