A fire incident occurred at the Household of David Church located on Industrial Road, off Adeniyi Jones in Surulere, Ikeja, Lagos. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that the fire broke out around 00:11 hours.
Fortunately, responders successfully extinguished the fire, which originated at the rear end of the church. The fire went unnoticed by church workers but was brought to their attention by passersby. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported.
The church, leased and insured, had organized a 5-day crusade starting that evening and ending on February 4, 2024. Due to the expected congregant turnout, church workers had undergone training by the Fire Service.
Responding agencies included NEMA, Lagos State Building Control Agency, Lagos Emergency Management Agency, State Fire Service, and the Police.
