Fire razes commercial building at Computer Village in Lagos
Fire has razed the upper floor of a one-storey commercial building housing computer dealers at Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos state, which affected storage and sale of computers and accessories portions
Penpushing reports that the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the confirmation known in a statement on Tuesday.
“Following distress alerts received at about 1:55 a.m. via the 767/112 Toll-Free Emergency Lines, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency Response Plan from its Command-and-Control Centre in Alausa, Ikeja’, he said.
“Upon arrival at the scene at about 2:15 a.m., the LASEMA Response Team discovered active flames and thick smoke engulfing the upper floor of a one-storey commercial building mainly used for the storage and sale of computers and accessories,” he said.
Penpushing further reports that Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed that the incident occurred on Monday, adding that the high concentration of combustible materials in the building contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
The Permanent Secretary added that the cause of the fire as at the time of filing this report was yet to be determined and was currently under investigation, but affirmed that no lives were lost in the incident.
“No lives were lost in the incident; however, one firefighter sustained minor injuries during the operation and was treated on-site by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS),” he said.
Penpushing also reports that he said the entire upper floor of the building was destroyed, with goods and property worth millions of naira lost to the inferno adding that the structure had been partially compromised and would require immediate structural integrity assessment.
“The area was promptly cordoned off, and necessary safety measures were implemented to protect adjoining buildings, successfully preventing the fire from spreading to neighbouring structures,” he said.
Penpushing reports that Oke-Osanyintolu said the fire had been fully extinguished, while damping-down operations were ongoing to eliminate residual heat and prevent re-ignition and urged operators of commercial facilities to strictly adhere to fire safety measures and proper storage protocols.
The Permanent Secretary said that agencies that responded to the incident include the LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASAMBUS, and the Nigeria Police Force.
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