LASEMA Prevents Mushin Fire From Spreading to Nearby Buildings

Emergency responders have contained a fire outbreak at Oke Arin Street, Mushin, Lagos, preventing the flames from spreading to nearby structures.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when a room on the top floor of a one-storey building was engulfed by fire, destroying household items.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said its Alpha Eagle Team from Cappa Base received the distress alert at about 1:26pm and arrived at the scene within the estimated response time.

LASEMA, its Response Unit Fire Team and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service worked together to put out the fire.

The agency said the affected area was subsequently dampened to prevent the fire from reigniting or escalating to adjoining structures.

No casualty or loss of life was recorded in the incident, while the immediate cause of the fire had not been established.

LASEMA urged residents to observe fire-safety measures and promptly report emergencies through the toll-free emergency numbers 767 and 112.

The agency said the response formed part of ongoing efforts to maintain emergency readiness and protect lives and property across Lagos.