JUST IN: Fire Guts Three Buildings In Lagos
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Fire has gutted three-storey buildings and destroyed properties worth millions of naira in the Docemo area of Idumota, Lagos State.
In a statement via its official X handle, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it received a distress call about the fire incident around 7:40 am, and emergency services swiftly mobilized.
It stated that upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the fire had gutted three buildings, including two two-story structures and one three-story building, adding that firefighting efforts were underway.
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According to the statement issued by its Director, Margaret Adeseye, the service said that the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing.
The service also revealed that casualties have not been confirmed at this time.
The post reads: “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 mobilized.
“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.”
In a distressing update from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), it has been revealed that a severe shortage of water is complicating firefighting efforts in response to a raging inferno that has engulfed several buildings.
Firefighters have been forced to venture as far as the Guinness facility to secure water for battling the blaze.
The devastating fire has targeted three four-storey buildings and one five-storey building, unleashing chaos and destruction in its wake.
Tragically, one of the four-storey structures has already succumbed to the relentless intensity of the flames, collapsing under their ferocious onslaught.
