BREAKING: Fire guts Lagos government staff quarters at Ogba

…properties worth millions of naira destroyed

Fire on Friday morning gutted part of the two storey building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters at Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba area of the state.

The fire outbreak occured around 2.00 am.

Confirming the outbreak, the Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, said the fire completely destroyed the children’s bedroom, resulting in loss of properties worth millions of naira.

“The prompt and coordinated efforts of the Agency’s LRT, NPF, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, ensured the fire was contained and extinguished quickly.

“Fortunately there was no loss of life and injuries sustained in the incident.

“Also, victims and other occupants were enlightened on the proper use of electric appliances, “Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed.

Meanwhile, men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and Nigerian Police Officers have been deployed to the scene of the incident .

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