Goods worth millions of naira destroyed in Lagos midnight fire

Goods and electronics worth millions of naira were destroyed yesterday during a fire incident at the LG office in Lagos State. The Guardian learnt that the fire, which spread throughout the entire warehouse, which consisted of six assembly lines, affected equipment, forklifts, and household gadgets, including televisions, refrigerators, and air conditioners.

Confirming the incident, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the incident happened at the LG office in Abule Osun, Trade Fair, Lagos.

“LASEMA received distress calls through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at about 12.15 a.m. and activated the Lagos State Emergency Response Plans.

“Upon arrival at the scene at about 12:40 a.m., it was discovered that fire was raging at the office. The fire spread throughout the entire warehouse, affecting equipment, small forklifts, household goods and electronics worth hundreds of millions of naira,” he said.

Oke-Osanyintolu, who said the cause of the fire had not been ascertained, noted: “LASEMA also activated the fire unit to support the operation with several additional fire appliance trucks for a quick intervention.

“No fatalities or injuries were recorded in the incident, but the fire escalated to the entire premises. Concerted efforts by the Joint Response Team coordinated by LASEMA with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASEMA elite Fire Unit, Federal Fire Service, National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Nigerian Army, the Police and LASAMBUS, contained the fire to the main warehouse.”