Early morning fire destroys dozens of shops at Lagos market
An intense fire broke out at the Elegushi Model Market in Lekki, Lagos, leaving at least 48 shops in ruins. The incident occurred in the early hours, with emergency responders arriving promptly to contain the flames. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed that no lives were lost. The cause of the fire, which started from a makeshift stall, remains unknown as of June 2, 2024.
What happened
- The fire started around 2 am at the Elegushi Model Market and quickly spread to the main building.
- Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu reported that 48 shops were destroyed, but no casualties or injuries occurred.
- Emergency teams managed to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.
- Preliminary findings suggest the fire began in a makeshift stall, but the exact cause is still under investigation as of June 2, 2024.
- Traders have been advised to improve fire safety by installing extinguishers, smoke detectors, and alarms to prevent future incidents.
