Lagos: Business Activities Disrupted as Fire Engulfs Six-Storey Tower!

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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
September 17, 2025

Lagos: Business Activities Disrupted as Fire Engulfs Six-Storey Tower

Lagos, Nigeria – A massive fire broke out on [date], engulfing a six-storey commercial building in the heart of Lagos, causing significant disruption to business activities in the area. The blaze reportedly started in the early hours and rapidly spread across multiple floors, forcing the evacuation of occupants and surrounding businesses.

Emergency response teams, including the Lagos State Fire Service, were deployed promptly to contain the fire. Despite their swift action, the fire caused substantial damage to property, with reports of smoke affecting nearby streets and businesses temporarily shutting down.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick plumes of smoke and flames visible from a distance, heightening fears over the safety of workers and residents in the vicinity. Fortunately, no casualties have been confirmed, though investigations are ongoing.Authorities have urged residents and business owners to avoid the area to facilitate firefighting efforts and emergency services. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible electrical fault.

This incident has reignited concerns over building safety standards and emergency preparedness in Lagos’ commercial districts, calling for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations.

Sources:

•⁠ ⁠The Punch – “Fire outbreak disrupts business activities in Lagos commercial area” (https://punchng.com)
•⁠ ⁠Channels TV – “Six-storey building on fire in Lagos, fire service on the scene” (https://channelstv.com)
•⁠ ⁠Vanguard Nigeria – “Lagos fire: Businesses shut as fire ravages six-storey tower” (https://vanguardngr.com)

For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to Sele Media Africa.

Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter

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