On Sunday morning, the Christ Embassy Church headquarters in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, caught fire, causing significant alarm among the local community. Videos of the incident quickly surfaced on social media platform X.com, drawing widespread attention and concern.
According to reports, officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service promptly arrived at the scene to combat the flames. Augustine, a user tweeting as Chief_Augustin1, shared footage of the blaze, showing firefighters’ efforts to control the situation. “Serious fire is raging, and men of the Lagos State Fire Service are working hard to put it off. Thank God service hasn’t commenced fully,” he wrote.
As the fire raged, the swift response from emergency services was crucial in preventing further damage. The incident, which occurred before the church service began, underscores the importance of timely intervention in managing emergencies and ensuring public safety.