Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed as a fire outbreak gutted a shopping complex and surrounding shops along Amore Street, Ajegunle, Boundary area.
According to a preliminary report signed by Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the fire was reported via LASEMA’s 767/112 Toll-Free Emergency Lines, prompting activation of the state’s emergency response plans from its Cappa Base in Oshodi.
On arrival at the scene, the LASEMA Response Team observed active flames consuming the one-storey complex, which housed several clothing dealers.
“Following distress alerts received on it’s 767/112 Toll-Free Emergency Lines at 0240hours, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from it’s Cappa Base, Cappa-Oshodi, Lagos.
“Upon arrival of LRT at the incident scene by 0322hours, it was observed that an outbreak of fire occurred in a shopping complex that accommodates clothes dealers was gutted by fire. Responders further observed active flames from the fire, indicating intense combustion within the complex and surrounding shops used for the storage and sales clothes. The high volume of combustible materials contributed to the rapid spread of the intense fire,” the statement read.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a power surge following the restoration of electricity ignited the blaze.
“Preliminary investigations conducted by the LASEMA Response Team revealed that the fire ignited as a result of power surge when public power supply of electricity was restored. Fortunately there was no loss of lives, nor casualties involved as a result of the incident.”
LASEMA said it immediately conducted a risk assessment, cordoned off the area, and implemented safety measures to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring structures.
It said, “Upon arrival, LASEMA Response Team conducted Risk Assessment of the incident scene and cordoned off the activity area. Agency’s Response Team activated Safety and Precautionary Measures to forestall damages to adjoining buildings and immediate environs of the incident scene.
“Prompt interventions were implemented by LRT in collaboration with other responders to forestall escalation of fire to adjoining buildings and eventually extinguish it. LRT co-ordinated the multi-agency response to ensure a quick and safe operation.”
The incident resulted in the complete destruction of the shopping complex and adjacent shops, along with all goods stored inside.
“The entire one-storey shopping complex and surrounding shops were completely razed by the fire. All goods and properties worth millions of naira stored therein were totally destroyed by the fire. Physical examination of the one-storey shopping complex reveals partial compromise, thereby requiring immediate structural assessment.”
LASEMA urged commercial property owners in the area to review fire safety measures and storage protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Responders at the scene, according to LASEMA included the LASEMA Response Team from Cappa Base, the LASEMA Fire Unit, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and the Nigeria Police Force.
The agency said the rescue and recovery operation has been concluded, but monitoring of the site will continue to prevent a re-ignition of the fire.
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