A fire outbreak occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Afriland Tower, a six-storey building located on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The incident was confirmed by Deputy Controller General Ogabi Olajide of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.

Swift Response from Firefighters

The fire service received an emergency call at 1:38 PM, prompting a rapid response from firefighters deployed from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations. According to reports, the fire originated in the inverter room situated in the building’s basement.

Firefighting Operations Concluded

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reported that evacuation of occupants is ongoing, while firefighting operations have been concluded, effectively dousing the panic that ensued before the arrival of the first responders.¹

Investigation Underway

Further details about the cause of the fire and any potential damage or casualties are yet to be disclosed. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service will likely conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to determine its cause and identify measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.