A fire outbreak has burnt a section of the
National Arts Theater, Iganmu, Lagos.
A statement on Sunday by Dr. Olufemi
Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent
Secretary, of Lagos State Emergency
Management Agency (LASEMA), said the fire was caused by a gas explosion.
He said many 50kg gas cylinders and a
bungalow comprising three offices were
destroyed in the incident.
The statement reads, “The Agency
received a distress call at 21:49hrs and
activated the Lagos State Emergency
Response Plan.
“The LASEMA Response Team from
Onipanu arrived at the incident scene at
22:00hrs record time.
“Fortunately, no lives were lost and no
injuries were sustained to anyone, as a
result of the incident.
“However, the fire destroyed many 50
kilograms of gas cylinders, along with a
bungalow comprising three offices.
“Further, four big cows and two rams were burnt to ashes, while the affected area has been cordoned off for further investigation.
“The fire has been brought under control by joint efforts of responders; the LRT, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, and the Federal Fire Service”
He added that the operation was
conducted jointly by the LASEMA
Response Team, LASAMBUS, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, the Federal Fire Service, LASTMA, Nigeria Police Force, and LNSC officers.
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