A late evening fire incident was reported at the premises of Radio Nigeria located on Plot No. 35, Ikoyi Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday.
The fire outbreak, which was reportedly confined to the studio section of the U-shaped one-story building, was exacerbated by the flammable materials within the affected area.
This was disclosed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), via its official X account on Wednesday night.
The incident, which began around 5:30 p.m., drew swift responses from firefighters stationed at Dolphin, Ebute Elefun, and Oba Oniru Fire Stations.
The Lagos State Fire Service confirmed that collaborative efforts with the Federal Fire Service, emergency responders, and the Nigeria Police Force played a crucial role in preventing the fire from spreading to other building sections.
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Adeseye Margaret, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, assured the public that the situation was fully under control.
“Our firefighters acted promptly to contain the fire and mitigate further damage. The building’s design and material composition posed initial challenges, but we are committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property,” she stated.
Authorities have commenced damping down operations to extinguish lingering embers while investigations into the cause of the fire are underway.
An eyewitness, Mr. Adewale Johnson, who was present at the scene, described the fire as “intense and rapid.” He added, “The prompt arrival of the fire service was commendable. They worked tirelessly to ensure the situation didn’t escalate.”
[9:19PM] #Ikoyi #FireAccident
Radio Nigeria is on fire while Fire Fighters are already on ground to put off the fire.
Meanwhile all the roads have been blocked for motorists to go through alternative routes.@followlasg@lagosMOT1@Sola_Giwa@seunosiyemi_@Gidi_Traffic… pic.twitter.com/zmeLfRIXpV
— LASTMA (@followlastma) November 27, 2024
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