The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that a fire outbreak destroyed several makeshift shanties in the Surulere area of Lagos.
Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, shared the details in a statement provided to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.
According to him, the fire incident was reported through the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at 1:18 a.m. Promptly, LASEMA’s response team from Onipanu was activated and arrived at the scene by 1:31 a.m.
“Upon arrival, it was discovered that a row of makeshift shanty structures, erected along the canal, had been engulfed in flames.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire started in one of the rooms and quickly spread to others,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated.
No Casualties Recorded
The combined efforts of emergency responders successfully brought the fire under control. The Permanent Secretary added, “No casualties or injuries were recorded during the incident.
The fire has been fully extinguished, and the dampening down, search, and rescue operations have been concluded.”
This incident highlights the dangers associated with makeshift settlements and underscores the need for proper urban planning and fire safety measures in densely populated areas like Lagos.
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