In the early hours of Monday, tragedy struck as a fire engulfed a residential building in the Adealu area of Lagos State, resulting in the feared death of one individual. The Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, provided details of the incident in a statement.
The fire outbreak occurred at 49, Ogunjebe Street, Adealu Bus Stop, Dopemu-Agege, Lagos, with emergency responders receiving a distress call around 04:56hrs. The building, a storey structure consisting of four flats, was quickly attended to by firefighters, preventing the flames from spreading extensively. Unfortunately, one yet-to-be-identified male adult was discovered at the scene and is suspected to have lost his life in the incident.
Adeseye stated, “The Fire was, however, confined to the rear flat at the upper floor where it emanated before eventually being put out. The building is a two-bedroom flat with household contents in it, and one male adult was recovered (suspected dead).”
As of the report, the cause of the fire remains undetermined, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain the factors leading to the tragic incident.
In a related development, another fire incident involving a diesel-laden truck was reported in the Ojota area. Fortunately, the fire service team swiftly brought the situation under control, preventing casualties.
Adeseye assured the public that the fire service remains vigilant and committed to addressing emergencies promptly. The coordinated efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and Ambulance Service were crucial in managing these incidents.