A massive fire outbreak at the LG Electronics office in Abule Osun, Lagos State has resulted in the destruction of goods worth hundreds of millions of naira.
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, stated that the incident occurred around midnight, with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, receiving distress calls at 12:15 am.
Upon arrival at the scene at 00:40 hrs, the LASEMA officials found the entire warehouse covered in flames, with the fire spreading rapidly.
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“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, stated that the cause of the fire is still unknown but the situation was being coordinated with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to prevent further spread.
“LASEMA has also activated the fire unit to support the operation with several additional fire appliance trucks for a quick intervention.
“No fatalities or injuries in the incident but the fire has escalated to the entire premises,” he added.
He noted that the operation was still in progress and that, for safety considerations, every member of the LG staff as well as all responders have been evacuated from the building.
“More fire trucks have been activated and are being expected while the Nigerian Army and the Police are also at the scene,” he said.
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