At Least 10 Dead in Lagos High-Rise Office Building Fire

Sele Media Africa www.selemedia.org Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter

Lagos, Nigeria — Tragedy struck Lagos city as a massive fire engulfed a high-rise office building, claiming the lives of at least 10 people. The fire broke out in the early hours, rapidly spreading through several floors and trapping many workers inside.Emergency response teams rushed to the scene, battling the blaze for hours before bringing it under control. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities working to account for everyone who was in the building at the time.Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have started due to an electrical fault, but investigations are still underway. Fire safety experts have raised concerns about the adequacy of fire prevention measures in many Lagos high-rise buildings.The Lagos State Government has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and promised a thorough investigation to prevent future occurrences.This incident adds to the growing calls for improved building safety regulations across Nigeria’s commercial hubs.

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