LASEMA confirms two fire outbreaks in Lagos linked to electrical surges
Metro LASEMA confirms two fire outbreaks in Lagos linked to electrical surges Published on April 6, 2026 By Sunday Dennis googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has confirmed that two separate fire outbreaks occurred across Lagos on Sunday, both reportedly linked to electrical surges. In a statement, LASEMA’s spokesman, Afolabi Olawale, said the first incident took place at FESTAC Town Phase 2, where a single-storey building caught fire after a conduit wire sparked on the ground floor. The swift response of the LASEMA Response Team and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service prevented the flames from spreading to the upper floor or nearby structures. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Fortunately, no casualties were reported, although household items valued at millions of naira were destroyed,” Olawale stated. The second fire occurred at Rev Ogunbiyi Estate, Ikeja GRA, where an electrical surge from an air conditioning unit ignited a blaze on one of the upper floors of a duplex. Residents acted promptly to control the fire before emergency teams arrived, preventing escalation and ensuring no injuries or fatalities. Olawale advised Lagos residents to exercise caution when using electrical appliances and to report any emergencies immediately via the state’s toll-free emergency lines. He urged the public to call 112 or 767 in the event of a fire, noting that timely reporting significantly enhances response efforts and minimizes damage. Operations at both locations have been concluded, with LASEMA and collaborating agencies confirming that the areas are now safe. Don't Miss Police nab 26-year-old suspected armed robber in Oyo You may like Lagos govt drags 45 firms, individuals to court over tax defaults Tears as six slain traders in Owode Onirin Market clash laid to rest in Lagos LASTMA deploys more personnel, warns against reckless driving in Lagos IGP orders probe of officers in viral Lagos stop-and-search video Easter: Roll away stones of division – Lagos Speaker begs Nigerians NDLEA uncovers cocaine in palm kernel oil cans, arrests kingpin in Lagos hideout