Lagos government investigates Mile 2 chemical warehouse fire
A fire broke out at a chemical warehouse in the Mile 2 area of Amuwo-Odofin, prompting swift response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The warehouse, filled with hundreds of drums of chemicals, posed a significant risk during the incident. Margaret Adeseye and Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed that no casualties were recorded, and investigations are ongoing. The Lagos State Government is taking a keen interest in the incident and has begun probing the cause and safety measures of the facility.
What happened
- The Lagos State Government is investigating a fire at a chemical warehouse in Mile 2, Amuwo-Odofin.
- Margaret Adeseye stated that firefighters from multiple stations responded quickly and brought the fire under control.
- The warehouse contained hundreds of 200-litre drums of chemicals, which exploded at intervals during the blaze.
- Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed that there were no casualties and linked the probable cause to the chemicals stored in the facility.
- Residents have called for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations following a series of recent fire incidents in the state.
