Nylon factory razed by fire in Lagos

A fire accident has been reported at a polythene manufacturing company at Ahmmadiya Bus Stop around the Abule Egba area of Lagos State on Saturday morning, according to reports.

While the cause of the outbreak remains unknown, Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said there was no loss of life.

LASEMA team, the Federal Fire Service, and the Lagos State Fire Service have arrived at the factory located on Wifunke Street, behind a Total Filling Station to contain the outbreak.

According to reports, the fire broke out while production was ongoing at the factory the workers were able to run for safety.

“Investigation gathered at the scene revealed that the fire started at about 7:00am while production was ongoing as there was steady power.

“It was also determined by interviewing some factory workers that the fire started from a section of the plant due to overheating of a production unit.

“No loss of life nor injuries were recorded at the scene of the incident. The fire has been curtailed from spreading to other buildings around.

“LASEMA Responders including its Fireteam, Federal Fire Service, and Lagos State Fire Service are all on ground combating the fire,” he explained in a statement.

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