Locked premises necessitate forced entry to scene of fire outbreak in Lagos 

CITIZENS COMPASS— Some fully secured and locked premises around Ikeja area of Lagos State have delayed emergency responders from accessing the scene of a fire outbreak.

The premises was hosting an abandoned warehouse facility owned by Nuel Ojel Holdings Ltd before a fire outbreak was recorded at approximately 04:19 hours.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call to the premises and deployed its Ikeja station with additional support from Bolade Fire Station.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered fully secured and locked premises, necessitating forced entry through the perimeter fence to gain access and effectively combat the blaze.

Confirming the incident, the Controller General of the fire service, Margaret Adeseye, said the agency responded to a series of emergencies within 24 hours.

According to her update: The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully responded to a series of emergency incidents across the state in the early hours of today, demonstrating prompt coordination and operational efficiency.

At approximately 04:19 hours, the Service received a distress call concerning a fire outbreak at an abandoned warehouse facility owned by Nuel Ojel Holdings Ltd. The Ikeja Fire Station was immediately mobilized, arriving at the scene by 04:24 hours, with additional support from Bolade Fire Station.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered fully secured and locked premises, necessitating forced entry through the perimeter fence to gain access and effectively combat the blaze. The fire was subsequently subdued. No casualties were recorded, and the cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Investigations are ongoing.

In a separate incident, the Service responded to another fire emergency at 06:01 hours at the NEPA Induction Station, Adelabu, Masha – Surulere The Sari Iganmu Fire Station was deployed as the fire involved a snapped yellow phase lightning arrestor. The situation was effectively managed, with no casualties recorded. The suspected cause of the incident is also yet to be determined.

Additionally, the Service is attending to a deep well rescue operation alerted at 07:08 hours, deploying the Ikorodu Fire Station to a location opposite the Ikorodu North Local Development Council, inward Oja Bus Stop, Owutu. The team is however standing by in a hide and seek game being deployed by the victim that is harmed with a knife. The Nigeria Police, Owutu Division is providing necessary assistance to ensure successful rescue operations.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service assures the public of its continued commitment to safeguarding lives and property. Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant and promptly report emergencies through the appropriate channels.