LASEMA responds swiftly to Lagos fire incidents, no casualties reported
Several fire outbreaks in Lagos were quickly contained by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), preventing any loss of life. The agency, led by Permanent Secretary Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, responded to emergencies in Igando and Anifowoshe, Ikeja. Both incidents were attributed to electrical surges, and the affected buildings were promptly secured. LASEMA emphasized its ongoing commitment to disaster risk reduction and rapid emergency response.
What happened
- LASEMA responded to a fire at 23 Shaba Ojo Street, Igando, where a two-storey building was affected, but the fire was contained with no casualties.
- The agency’s Dolphin Team and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service worked together to prevent the fire from spreading to other apartments.
- A second fire broke out at 61 Abeokuta Street, Anifowoshe, Ikeja, in a two-bedroom flat, and was also quickly extinguished by LASEMA’s Tiger Squad.
- Both fires were caused by electrical surges, and in each case, the agency confirmed there were no casualties.
- LASEMA reiterated its dedication to protecting lives and property, highlighting its role in disaster risk reduction across Lagos.
