LASEMA confirms two fire outbreaks in Lagos linked to electrical surges

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has confirmed that two separate fire outbreaks occurred across Lagos on Sunday, both reportedly linked to electrical surges.

In a statement, LASEMA’s spokesman, Afolabi Olawale, said the first incident took place at FESTAC Town Phase 2, where a single-storey building caught fire after a conduit wire sparked on the ground floor.

The swift response of the LASEMA Response Team and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service prevented the flames from spreading to the upper floor or nearby structures.

“Fortunately, no casualties were reported, although household items valued at millions of naira were destroyed,” Olawale stated.

The second fire occurred at Rev Ogunbiyi Estate, Ikeja GRA, where an electrical surge from an air conditioning unit ignited a blaze on one of the upper floors of a duplex.

Residents acted promptly to control the fire before emergency teams arrived, preventing escalation and ensuring no injuries or fatalities.

Olawale advised Lagos residents to exercise caution when using electrical appliances and to report any emergencies immediately via the state’s toll-free emergency lines.

He urged the public to call 112 or 767 in the event of a fire, noting that timely reporting significantly enhances response efforts and minimizes damage.

Operations at both locations have been concluded, with LASEMA and collaborating agencies confirming that the areas are now safe.

LASEMA confirms two fire outbreaks in Lagos linked to electrical surges