Fire Breaks Out in Storey Building in Surulere, Lagos

A fire broke out early Saturday morning in a storey building located at No. 9, Ola Market, Adedeji, Itire, Surulere, Lagos State. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

According to an eyewitness, the fire started in the early hours of the day. Margaret Adeseye, the Director-General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the event and reported that firefighters were quickly sent to the scene after receiving a distress call.

Adeseye mentioned that the call came in at 10:12 a.m., prompting firefighters from the Sari Iganmu and Isolo Fire Stations to respond. They arrived promptly to tackle the flames.

The fire primarily affected the top floor of the residential building. However, by 11 a.m., the fire had been contained, preventing further damage.