Ekwutosblog reports that Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the incident through a statement released.
Oke-Osanyintolu revealed that the incident happened at the LG office in Abule Osun, Trade Fair, Lagos state.
He said, “LASEMA received distress calls through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at about 00.15hrs, and activated the Lagos State Emergency Response Plans.”
“Upon arrival at the scene at about 00.40hrs, it was discovered that fire was raging at the LG office located at the above address.”
“The fire spread throughout the entire warehouse, affecting equipment, small forklifts, household goods and electronics worth hundreds of millions of naira.”
He further revealed that LASEMA has also activated fire unit to support the operation with many additional fire appliance trucks for a quick intervention.
The permanent secretary noted that there were no fatalities or injuries in the incident but the fire has escalated to the entire premises.
He said operation was still ongoing, adding that all responders and the entire LG staff have been relocated outside the premises for safety reasons.
Oke-Osanyintolu added, “More fire trucks have been activated and are being expected while the Nigerian Army and the Police are also at the scene.”
