Chemical storage blamed for Lagos warehouse fire
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A fire broke out at Parco Enterprises Nigeria Limited along Alaba Suru, Badagry Expressway, Lagos, after chemical materials stored at the facility ignited. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that the blaze quickly spread across a large area, causing explosions and threatening nearby buildings and residents. Multiple emergency agencies, including LASEMA and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, worked together to contain the fire. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the outbreak.
What happened
- LASEMA’s preliminary report identified stored chemical materials as the cause of the fire at the industrial facility.
- The fire spread rapidly across approximately 15,000 square metres, with intermittent explosions for several hours.
- Emergency response involved LASEMA, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Federal Fire Service, and private fire assets from Veepee.
- The beverage company Lacasera assisted by providing water for firefighting operations.
- Risk factors included high volumes of volatile chemicals, poor ventilation, and inadequate emergency preparedness within the warehouse.
