A fire broke out at a one-story building on Abike Suleiman Street in Lekki, Lagos, on January 3, 2025. The Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) responded swiftly, extinguishing the fire and preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings. No casualties or injuries were reported.
A fire broke out at a one-story building on Abike Suleiman Street in the Lekki area of Lagos State on January 3, 2025. The incident triggered distress calls to the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), prompting a swift response from the agency.
Upon arrival, the LASEMA Shark Response Team found the building engulfed in flames. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, there were no casualties or injuries reported. Thanks to the quick and efficient intervention of LASEMA, in collaboration with other emergency responders, the fire was contained before it could spread to neighboring structures.
LASEMA’s permanent secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed that the fire was fully extinguished, and a dampening operation was carried out to ensure no further risks. He assured the public that the coordinated efforts of the response teams had successfully prevented the fire from escalating.
The fire occurred in a densely populated part of Lagos, and authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the blaze. Despite the destruction of the one-storey building, the situation was handled with minimal disruption, and there were no reported fatalities. The authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any fire hazards promptly to avoid future incidents.
