Fire destroys computer accessories building in Ikeja
A fire broke out at a commercial building in Computer Village, Ikeja, causing significant damage to goods and property. The blaze affected a one-storey structure used by computer and accessories dealers on Somoye Osundairo Street. LASEMA reported that no fatalities occurred, but a firefighter sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
What happened
- The fire razed the upper floor of a building housing computer and accessories dealers, destroying goods worth millions of naira.
- LASEMA responded quickly after receiving the emergency call and arrived to find the building engulfed in flames.
- The high volume of combustible materials contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
- One Lagos State firefighter sustained minor injuries and received first aid from the Lagos State Ambulance Service.
- The structure was partially compromised, and authorities recommended a structural assessment and review of fire safety protocols.
