A fire outbreak in the early hours of Thursday damaged part of the Justrite Superstore located in the Akowonjo area of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the incident occurred at the supermarket near Jimoh Bus Stop in Egbeda-Akowonjo and was successfully brought under control by firefighters.
“The incident involves the second floor of the commercial building, housing the electronics section of the store,” the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said in a statement.
She explained that emergency responders quickly deployed firefighting equipment to contain the blaze, prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building, and protect lives and nearby property.
“Upon arrival, firefighters swiftly deployed firefighting equipment and commenced coordinated operations to contain the fire, prevent its spread to adjoining sections of the building, and safeguard lives, property and the environment.
“The Fire has been put out, and recovery of the remains is ongoing to bring the mop-up exercise to a wrap. The cause of the fire is suggestive of an alternative power source solar inverter system, while no casualty has been recorded.”
Videos shared on social media and by the agency showed thick smoke rising from the rooftop of the building as firefighters battled the blaze.
Authorities have since commenced recovery and mop-up operations while investigations into the incident continue.
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