Nine persons were injured when fire gutted a bank building under
construction on Adeola Odeku Street in the Victoria Island of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the nine persons,
all male adults, suffered burns and injuries and were taken to an undisclosed
hospital.
“Investigation gathered at the scene revealed the fire emanated from the
generator house,” LASEMA said.
A car belonging to Rapid Response Squad (RRS) was also burnt outside the
building.
First responders, including officials of LASEMA, Lagos Fire Service and
Rescue, amongst others prevented the fire from spreading.
The agency also said the dampening down of the incident scene is ongoing