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Fire engulfs seven-storey building in Lagos

Fire engulfs seven-storey building in Lagos

A fire broke out at a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street, Lagos Island Local Government Area on Friday morning.

The incident was reported around 5:17 a.m., and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service quickly mobilized to the scene.

Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, shared the update on X.com, noting that firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations arrived by 5:33 a.m.

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Adeseye assured that the fire is now under control and that no injuries have been reported.

Initial findings suggest that the blaze may have been caused by an electrical surge. Currently, efforts are focused on ventilation to ensure the safety of the surrounding area.

Fire engulfs seven-storey building in Lagos

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