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By Evelyn Usman
Panic gripped parts of Lagos Island on Tuesday evening after a fire outbreak engulfed sections of the Great Nigeria Insurance House, a 25-storey commercial building located on Martins Street.
Firefighters Deployed Within Minutes
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the incident was reported at about 4:41 p.m., prompting the immediate deployment of firefighting teams from the Ebute Elefun and Dolphin fire stations. Additional support was provided by crews from the Sari Iganmu station and the Alausa headquarters.
According to the agency, firefighters arrived at the scene within 12 minutes, at approximately 4:53 p.m., and commenced emergency operations.
Fire Origin and Impact
Preliminary findings indicate that the fire originated on the fifth floor of the building and spread within that level. The affected floors house mainly warehouses used for storing and selling clothing materials, alongside corporate offices and a few retail shops.
No Casualties Reported
As of the time of filing this report, no injuries or fatalities had been recorded. Firefighters continued efforts to fully contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the high-rise structure.
Authorities React
Confirming the incident, the Controller-General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, said firefighting operations were still ongoing.
“Firefighting operations are ongoing, and all necessary measures have been put in place to bring the situation under control,” she said.
Mrs. Adeseye added that the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, noting that investigations would commence once the situation is fully contained.
