A 10-storey building on Broad Street, Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State has caught fire.
The Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday.
The fire, which cause was yet to be identified, rocked the popular Mandilas building in the area starting from the first floor and escalated to the fourth floor.
Adeseye disclosed that emergency responders from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations are currently at the scene to curb further escalation and put the situation under control.
Later on his verified X page, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reported: “I would like to provide an update as relayed by our on-ground teams regarding the warehouse fire at Mandilas Building, Broad Street, Lagos Island.
“The fire originated on the 1st floor and got to the 4th. Currently, our brave teams from Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations are actively engaged in firefighting operations.
“The cause is yet to be determined, but investigations are underway. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
“I’d like to urge everyone to remain calm as all of our first responders are working hard to bring the situation to a complete halt.
“I salute our incredible firefighting teams and other first responders, including security personnel. Your dedication is unmatched as you face this challenge head-on”.
