Tension As Fire Guts Lagos Government Staff Quarters

People have been left in a state of tension and shock as fire guy some part of the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters.

Reports reaching Daily Report Nigeria shows that the incident, which happened in the early hours of today, Friday, August 30 showed a part of the two-storey building emitting smoke as it goes up in flames at Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba area of the state.

Further investigations by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) showed that the fire outbreak was caused by an electrical surge in the children’s room, which resulted in the burning of one of the two-bedrooms in Flat 5, of Block 21, a two-winged, three-storey building of 16 two-bedroom flats.

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The LASEMA permanent secretary, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu said the fire completely destroyed the children’s bedroom, resulting in loss of properties worth millions of naira.

“The prompt and coordinated efforts of the Agency’s LRT, NPF, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, ensured the fire was contained and extinguished quickly.

“Fortunately there was no loss of life and injuries sustained in the incident.

“Also, victims and other occupants were enlightened on the proper use of electric appliances, “Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed.