A fire outbreak gutted a shopping complex and surrounding shops along Amore Street, Ajegunle, Boundary area of Lagos, destroying goods worth millions of naira.
According to a preliminary report signed by Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu in a statement today said, the fire was reported at about 2:40 a.m. yesterday morning via LASEMA’s 767/112 Toll-Free Emergency Lines, prompting activation of the state’s emergency response plans from its Cappa Base in Oshodi. On arrival at the scene by 3:22 a.m., the LASEMA Response Team observed active flames consuming the one-storey complex, which housed several clothing dealers.
According to investigations conducted by the LASEMA Response Team it revealed that the fire ignited as a result of power surge when public power supply of electricity was restored. Fortunately there was no loss of lives, nor casualties involved as a result of the incident. however the incident resulted in the complete destruction of the shopping complex and adjacent shops, along with all goods stored inside.
