Generator explosion in Lagos claims one life, nine others injured

A fire broke out on Tuesday in a building on highbrow Adeola Odeku road in the Victoria Island of Lagos, killing one person and nine others injured.

The fire was said to have been caused by a generator explosion which affected vehicles parked in the area and nearby buildings.
It was learnt that a car with three passengers, parked near the building where the explosion happened, caught fire and this affected vehicles and other buildings around the area.
Spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Nosa Okunbor, said officials of the agency were at the scene of the incident for rescue mission.
He said the agency was monitoring the situation, adding that emergency teams were working to put out the fire.

LASEMA later confirmed nine persons, all male adults, suffered burns and injuries and were taken to an undisclosed hospital.

“Investigation gathered at the scene revealed the fire emanated from the generator house,” LASEMA said.

A car belonging to Rapid Response Squad (RRS) was also brunt outside the building.

The affected building was said to be under construction, where a corpse was reportedly pulled out.