Fire quickly contained at Lagos Island bank building
A fire broke out at the Polaris Bank Building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, but was swiftly extinguished by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The incident started from a stationary car parked on the third floor of the 17-storey building, which also serves as a parking facility. Margaret Adeseye, the Fire Service Controller General, confirmed that no casualties or injuries were recorded. Polaris Bank clarified that reports of fatalities were false and investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
What happened
- The fire began in a stationary saloon car on the third floor of the Polaris Bank Building at 61/65 Broad Street, Lagos Island.
- Firefighters from Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu stations responded quickly and contained the blaze.
- Only the affected vehicle and its immediate surroundings were damaged; no casualties or injuries occurred.
- Polaris Bank stated that reports of 34 deaths were untrue and thanked emergency responders and stakeholders for their support.
- An investigation into the cause of the fire has commenced, and normalcy has been restored to the area.
