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The Digest:

Seven people have been hospitalised with burns after a major fire engulfed the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, spreading to nearby structures, including Radio Nigeria and a mosque.

Key Points:
  • The fire broke out around 5 p.m. on December 24.
  • It originated on the fourth floor before rapidly spreading upwards.
  • Seven adult males sustained burn injuries and were taken to the hospital.
  • Five others were treated on-site for smoke inhalation.
  • The blaze also affected the Radio Nigeria building, Oluwole Plaza, and a mosque.
  • The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has contained the fire.
  • Dampening operations are ongoing to prevent reignition as safety assessments continue.
This incident highlights the ever-present vulnerability of dense urban centers to disaster, a stark reminder that safety is a collective and constant concern, even amidst festive seasons.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, LASEMA