The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) has reported a fire outbreak at Justrite Supersores located at Egbeda-Akowonjo area on Thursday, 23rd July.
The location of the supermarket at No. 16 Akowonjo road near Jimoh Bus Stop, ensured a quick response and a swift extinguishing of the fire with firefighters from Abebe and Agege fire station getting to the scene by 8:28 a.m after receiving the emergency call at 8:15 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters quickly launched their operation, containing the fire, preventing it’s spread to surrounding buildings and ensuring the safety of lives and property.
It was reported by the Controller General of LSFRS, Mrs Margaret Adeyeye, that there were zero casualties in the outbreak while implying that the source of the fire was an alternative power source, more likely the solar inverter system of the building.
“The cause of the fire is suggestive of an alternative power source, the solar inverter system, while no casualty has been recorded,” she said.
However, the Service has assured that investigations would remain ongoing to ascertain the actual cause of the fire.