The Justrite Superstore fire damaged part of the company’s building in the Akowonjo area of Lagos on Thursday morning.
The incident affected the store near Jimoh Bus Stop along the Egbeda-Akowonjo axis.
Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded to the emergency and brought the flames under control.
The Controller General of the agency, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in a statement.
She said the fire affected the second floor of the commercial building.
The affected section housed electronics and other electrical products sold by the supermarket.
Firefighters prevent further damage
Adeseye said firefighters arrived at the scene and immediately began operations to contain the flames.
The teams deployed equipment to stop the fire from spreading to other sections of the building.
They also worked to protect nearby properties, residents and the surrounding environment.
“Upon arrival, firefighters swiftly deployed firefighting equipment and commenced coordinated operations to contain the fire,” she said.
The firefighters eventually extinguished the flames and began recovering damaged items from the building.
Adeseye said officials were carrying out a mop-up operation to ensure the site remained safe.
No casualty recorded
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that no one died or sustained injuries during the incident.
The agency said preliminary findings linked the fire to an alternative power source.
Officials believe a solar inverter system may have triggered the outbreak.
However, the agency did not disclose the estimated value of goods and property destroyed by the fire.
Videos and photographs shared online showed thick smoke rising from the rooftop of the supermarket.
The footage also showed emergency workers and other responders at the scene.
The Justrite Superstore fire caused concern among residents and traders around Akowonjo and Egbeda.
However, the swift response prevented the flames from spreading throughout the commercial building.
The fire service urged businesses to maintain electrical equipment and alternative power systems regularly.
Proper maintenance can reduce the risk of electrical faults, overheating and similar emergencies.
Officials also advised commercial operators to install functional fire extinguishers and other safety equipment within their premises.
