Fire in Lagos claims life of 103-year-old woman
A fire broke out at a residential building on Bola Street, Oyingbo, Lagos State, resulting in the death of a 103-year-old woman. The blaze destroyed several rooms, shops, and household properties before it was contained by emergency responders. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the incident and the loss of life. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
What happened
- The fire engulfed a bungalow with two shops attached on Bola Street, Oyingbo, Lagos State.
- Emergency services received a distress call about the incident and arrived at the scene to contain the fire.
- Despite efforts, a 103-year-old woman lost her life in the incident.
- Eight rooms, a mini flat, six shops, and several household properties were affected by the fire.
- The recovered body was handed over to the family, and the fire was fully extinguished by responders including the Agency’s LRT and LASEMA Fire Unit.
