Fire damages six shops at Lagos mechanic village
A fire broke out at the Aswani Mechanic Village in the Isolo area of Lagos State, destroying six shops. According to Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the blaze was triggered by a power surge. Emergency teams responded quickly and managed to prevent the fire from spreading to other workshops. No lives were lost, and all traders and artisans were safely evacuated.
What happened
- The fire started at about 12:26 pm and affected six shops within the mechanic village.
- Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident was caused by a power surge.
- Emergency responders and firefighters contained the fire and prevented further damage.
- No vehicles were affected, and there were no casualties or loss of life.
- The Lagos State Government urged market operators to follow electrical safety standards and maintain fire extinguishers.
