Fire in Lagos claims life of 103-year-old woman
A tragic fire broke out at a residential building on Bola Street, Oyingbo, Lagos State, resulting in the death of a 103-year-old woman. The incident destroyed several household properties and affected multiple rooms and shops within the building. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the loss and detailed the emergency response. The cause of the fire remains unknown at the time of reporting.
What happened
- A fire engulfed a bungalow with two attached shops on Bola Street, Oyingbo, Lagos State.
- The blaze started in one room and quickly spread to other parts of the building.
- Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu stated that emergency teams arrived promptly and activated rescue operations.
- The fire resulted in the death of a 103-year-old woman, whose body was recovered and handed to her family.
- Eight rooms, a mini flat, six shops, and several household properties were damaged before the fire was extinguished.
