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Swift Action Averts Tragedy As Fire Guts 7-Storey Building In Lagos

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A seven-story building on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area caught fire early Friday morning, August 16.

The quick response by the firefighters averted what could have been a much more serious incident, underscoring the importance of timely intervention in such emergencies and the need for everyone to be prepared.

The incident, which occurred at 5:17 AM, was quickly contained by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, preventing what could have been a major disaster.

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In a statement on X, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed that firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations swiftly responded to the distress call and arrived on the scene at 5:33 AM.

“Thanks to the swift actions of the Lagos State Firefighters, the situation is now under control,” Adeseye stated, highlighting the effectiveness of the emergency response.

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