Fire destroys electronics shops in Lagos shopping complex
A fire broke out in the early hours beside the Ikotun Roundabout area of Lagos State, damaging several electronics shops. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, led by Margret Adeseye, responded quickly to the incident. Emergency responders and police were present to manage the situation and maintain order. The fire was eventually brought under control, with no casualties reported.
What happened
- The fire affected a storey building shopping complex consisting of 24 electronics shops.
- The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received the distress call at about 12:22 a.m. and arrived at the scene at about 12:32 a.m.
- Firefighters used equipment from multiple stations, including Enigbo, Isolo, and Ijegun, to combat the blaze.
- A team of policemen from the Ikotun Division was present to maintain order during the firefighting operations.
- The suspected cause of the fire was an electrical surge resulting from negligence.
