An LG office in Lagos was on Sunday gutted by fire which destroyed goods and electronics worth millions of naira.
The Lagos State Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the incident happened at the LG office, Abule Osun, Trade Fair in Lagos.
“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 said.
Oke-Osanyintolu who said that the cause of the fire had not been ascertained, added that his team was working alongside 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 said.
