Saturday, July 4, 2026

Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service

April 6, 2026

Lagos: Easter fires at FESTAC, Ikeja caused by power surge, says LASEMA

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency says two separate fire incidents caused by electrical surges occurred in parts of Lagos on Sunday.

Lagos fire service battling blaze
February 10, 2026

Two killed, eight injured as minibus bursts into flames in Lagos

Mr Taofiq said operatives rescued eight passengers from the wreckage and took them to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

Burnt minibus in Lagos
February 2, 2026

Lagos government warns tanker, truck operators against speeding

The Lagos government has warned all operators of articulated vehicles, tankers, and trucks to comply with traffic laws and speed limits.

Crashed tankers
December 29, 2025

Christmas Tragedy: SUV rams into five little children at Lekki

A Lexus RX300 SUV, with registration number GGE 750BM, lost control while speeding and rammed into five little children.

Police at a crash scene used to illustrate the story
December 25, 2025

Raging fire rips through 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos

LASEMA said emergency teams were working under challenging conditions because of the building’s height.

Great Nigeria Insurance House
September 16, 2025

Firefighters rescued nine from building housing UBA Marina branch: Fire Service

“Several others escaped unhurt, while efforts are currently ongoing to resuscitate the remaining four individuals,” he said.

Firefighters in Nigeria
September 14, 2025

Death toll in Yaba building collapse hits four

Ms Adenike said, “Search and rescue operations are still ongoing.’’

Emergency responders
September 13, 2025

Emergency responders rescue four men from Yaba building collapse

Mrs Adenike said that the building collapsed on Friday at about 8.30 p.m. at No 333 Borno St, Alagomeji, Yaba, trapping several persons.

Emergency responders
December 9, 2024

Firefighters rescue 63-year-old Lagosian trapped inside well

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued a 63-year-old plumber, Akin Kuboye, trapped inside a well in the Igando area of Lagos.

Firefighters in Nigeria
December 7, 2024

Fire service rescues woman from Lagos chemical explosion

Ms Adeseye said that the incident occurred at 6:38 p. m on Friday at 291, Old Abeokuta Motor Road.