Fire destroys ten houses on Boxing Day in Lagos, which has the highest number of fire emergencies

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service revealed yesterday that this year’s Christmas had the highest number of fire emergencies in its history, with 24 fire outbreaks.

This comes after it was revealed that ten fires occurred on Boxing Day, one of which occurred in a residential building at 54 Aledelola Street, Ikosi Ketu.

“On Christmas Day, we received 24 fire emergencies,” said Adeseye Margaret, Director of the agency. This is the highest level ever recorded in a 24-hour period. This leaves a lot to be desired”.

The Ikosi fire, she claims, affected the upper floor of a two-story building with an extended two-story boys’ quarter.

“The fire alert, which was reported at approximately 6.18 p.m. on Boxing Day, was the ninth of the ten emergencies recorded that day,” she explained.

“On arrival at the scene at 6.30 pm by the Alausa Fire crew that was joined by its Ilupeju counterparts, the fire was prevented from spreading to the ground floors and surrounding buildings.

“The incident which recorded no casualty is being investigated to unravel the cause while efforts will be redoubled to prevent incessant fire and related emergencies since last November”.

As a result, she advised Lagos residents to refrain from storing fuel and other combustible materials in their homes.

“The public is reminded once again that fuel scarcity is not a yardstick for illegitimate and inappropriate fuel storage to the detriment of our lives,” she added.

“The general public should avoid storing gasoline and other flammable liquids in kegs. It is also not recommended that drivers keep it in their boots.