The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has yet to determine the cause of the fire that engulfed the headquarters of Christ Embassy Church on Sunday. According to the Director of the Service, Margaret Adeseye, investigations are ongoing to uncover the origin of the fire, which broke out early Sunday morning at the church’s location in the Oregun area of Ikeja.
Firefighting units from the Alausa and Ikeja fire stations responded swiftly, arriving at the scene within nine minutes of the report at 07:27hrs. The blaze, which had engulfed the church auditorium, was brought under control later in the day. An excavator was also employed to pull down parts of the building to ensure complete extinguishment and prevent further structural collapse. Adeseye confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
Adeseye assured the public that the situation is under control and emphasized the ongoing efforts to determine the cause of the fire. “The church auditorium was found to be engulfed in flames, and the fire is currently under control. No life was lost in the inferno,” she stated, urging Lagosians to remain calm as further updates will be provided once more information becomes available.