The Digest:
A major fire broke out on the fourth floor of Emab Plaza on Lagos Island on Tuesday night, drawing a rapid response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The blaze, which started behind the bustling Mandilas area on Taiwo Street, required crews from multiple stations to contain it.
Key Points
- The fire erupted on the fourth floor of Emab Plaza, a commercial building in a high-density area.
- The Lagos State Fire Service received a distress call at 7:23 pm and deployed teams from Ebute Elefun and Oniru stations.
- Deputy Controller General Olajide Ogabi confirmed the response but stated the cause is still unknown.
- No casualties or injuries have been reported at this stage.
- The plaza is located near Mandilas, a known hub for trades and businesses, raising concerns about economic disruption.
- Firefighters battled the inferno for hours to prevent it from spreading to adjacent structures.
- Investigations into the origin of the fire are expected to begin once the blaze is fully extinguished.
The Emab Plaza fire adds to a concerning pattern of blazes in Lagos markets, highlighting urgent needs for upgraded safety infrastructure and emergency preparedness in commercial zones.
Sources: TheCable, Lagos State Fire Service
