The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has made reports of two separate fire incidents, with one occuring in the Ikorodu area and the other at Surulere, leading to the loss of property worth millions of naira.
This was revealed in a statement signed by LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, yesterday, September 14.According to the report, the first outbreak occurred earlier in the day at Adamo Bus Stop, Ikorodu.
The fire was suspected to have stemmed from a faulty electrical wiring at a hairdressing shop, and spread to neighbouring shops, resulting in three shops damaged and millions of naira lost. However, no death or injury was recorded.
He added that emergency responders from LASEMA and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), Imota, were promptly deployed, curbed the fire and then extinguished it completely. He assured that precautions were carried out to prevent the possibility of a re-ignition.
Meanwhile, later on Monday morning, another fire incident was reported to have gutted two shops located at 19 Olatunde Onimole Street, near Bakery Bus Stop, Surulere.
Yhe Permanent Secretary revealed that the two affected shops which dealt in furniture and provisions were completely destroyed.
He also disclosed that the cause of the second fire outbreak was yet to be uncovered, emphasizing that no lives were lost and no injuries were sustained.
Further operations were also carried out to prevent the re-ignition of the fire. He commended the professionalism and coordination of the emergency responders.
“The Lagos State Government remains committed to protecting lives and property through continuous investment in personnel training, modern equipment, and the decentralisation of LASEMA Response Units to ensure a world-class emergency response time,” he said.
He encouraged residents to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards to reduce such avoidable accidents.