Fire guts storey building in Lagos

A fire broke out on the top floor of a building located at No. 9 Ola Market, Adedeji, in the Surulere area of Lagos State early Saturday morning.

No injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident. An eyewitness reported that the blaze ignited during the early hours, raising alarm among local residents.

Margaret Adeseye, the Director-General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the incident and detailed the response from firefighters. “Following a distress call received at 10:12 AM, firefighters from the Sari Iganmu and Isolo Fire Stations were mobilized and arrived promptly to combat the fire,” she stated.