Lagos fire leaves one dead, nine inhale carbon monoxide
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has said one life was lost in the inferno that razed and damaged 14 buildings in Docemo, Lagos Island, on Tuesday.
The Director of the service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, on the agency’s official X handle.
Mrs Adeseye, said, “Unfortunately, one life was lost in the incident, adding that the victim was refuelling a working generator which sparked the fire.
“Additionally, nine individuals suffered from carbon monoxide inhalation, while one sustained a fracture. All affected individuals were promptly treated and discharged on-site by the Emergency Management Service,” she added.
She however noted that the emergency team that swiftly responded to the incident contained the blaze, and now conducting a damage assessment and taking preventive measures.
She said that the fire tore through the Docemo area in Lagos Island, causing extensive damage to 14 buildings.
“Thanks to the swift response of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the blaze has been contained. Currently, efforts are underway to dampen down the affected area as damage assessment and preventive measures are being implemented,” she stated.
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