No fewer than six persons have been killed after a fire razed a building in the Adeola Odeku area of Victoria Island, Lagos state.
The fire was said to have been caused by a generator explosion which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
Although details as to what caused the fire outbreak were still sketchy, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident.
According to the agency in a statement said 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.
LASEMA noted that a car belonging to Rapid Response Squad (RRS) was also brunt outside the building.
First responders including officials of LASEMA, Lagos Fire Service, and Rescue, amongst others prevented the fire from spreading, the statement claimed.
The agency also said the dampening down of the incident scene was ongoing.
