A fire outbreak in Lagos has destroyed several textile shops after flames swept through a three-storey commercial building in the early hours of Saturday.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a statement released by its Controller General, Margaret Adeseye.
The agency said the fire started around 3:15am at a property on Oyabiyi Street, opposite the NLC office in Tejuosho, Yaba. Shops within the building, which were stocked with textile materials, were consumed by the blaze.
Emergency responders from the Somolu, Ilupeju and Sari Iganmu fire stations were promptly mobilised and were able to contain the fire, stopping it from spreading to nearby structures.
“The building, which housed shops and stores containing stacked textile materials, was engulfed by fire,” the statement read. The agency noted that the prompt response helped to bring the situation under control without any reported casualties.
Officials added that the incident was one of two separate fires recorded overnight across the state. The second occurred at Tower Aluminium Village in Dopemu, Agege, where offices and storage facilities were affected.
“In both incidents, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service ensured that the fires were contained without escalation,” the statement added. Adeseye urged residents and business operators to observe fire safety measures, especially in commercial areas where flammable materials are stored.
“We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and prioritise fire safety precautions at all times,” she said. The agency said investigations were ongoing to determine the causes of the fires.
