Tens of shops and business offices at the Madras Plaza, Mandilas building on the Lagos Island are currently on fire.
Although SaharaReporters could not immediately ascertain the cause of the fire, a voice in a video of the burning plaza shared by @General_Somto on X, calls on people to spread the news so that relevant authorities could intervene.
The video seen by SaharaReporters on Sunday afternoon shows a five-storey building on fire as several people watch helplessly, hoping that firefighters and emergency agencies would intervene on time.
In another video, one firefighter truck is seen going into the market for intervention.
The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the fire incident on Sunday.
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has said the fire that gutted Mandilas Building on Lagos Island on Sunday started from the first floor.
The governor said there was no casualty recorded yet.
SaharaReporters earlier reported on Sunday that shops and business offices at the building were on fire.
Giving an update on the incident, the governor on Sunday said, “I would like to provide an update as relayed by our on-ground teams regarding the warehouse fire at Mandilas Building, Broad Street, Lagos Island.
“The fire originated on the 1st floor and got to the 4th. Currently, our brave teams from Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations are actively engaged in firefighting operations.
“The cause is yet to be determined, but investigations are underway. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
“I’d like to urge everyone to remain calm as all of our first responders are working hard to bring the situation to a complete halt.
“I salute our incredible firefighting teams and other first responders, including security personnel. Your dedication is unmatched as you face this challenge head-on.”
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