Tanker Overturns, Explodes in Lagos The resulting fire engulfed at least four nearby trucks Oki also confirmed that reinforcements from neighboring zones were mobilized to support the operation A petrol tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) burst into flames on Sunday at Iyana Isolo, heading toward Oshodi, Lagos, causing panic and raising fears of … Read more
Fire Breaks Out in Lagos on New Years Eve Destroys Market, Hotel and Police Station No Casualties Reported A fire outbreak on Tuesday 31st of December gutted the top floor of a three-story building at Number 2, Ido Oluwo, in Lagos Island’s bustling Docemo Market. The incident, which occurred on New Year’s Eve, caused extensive … Read more
Operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have rescued a 63-year-old plumber, Akin Kuboye, alive from deep well in the Igando area of the Lagos. This was contained in a statement by the Director of the fire agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday in Lagos. She said that the incident happened on Sunday … Read more
State Government Resumes Demolition of Unauthorized Extensions Move Follows Recommendations After Docemo Fire Incident Aims to Ensure Orderliness, Free Traffic Flow in Market Area Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bid to prioritize safety and order, the Lagos State Government has resumed the demolition of illegal extensions within the Idumota market. This action comes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has razed some buildings within the Docemu Market on Lagos Island, Lagos State. The fire, which was reported around 8:50pm on Sunday night, erupted from a three-storey building within the market before spreading to a few other houses. In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Lagos State … Read more
The appointment of Mrs Margaret Adeseye as the Acting Head of the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service has been confirmed by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The governmentent stated that the confirmation of Mrs Adeseye’s appointment is based on her impressive performance in the Service. The appointment of Mrs Margaret Adeseye as … Read more
Lagos has recorded another fire outbreak as properties worth millions of naira have been gutted by fire in Ajao market. The fire, reportedly started around 1 am from a shopping mall and extended to the central market, affecting some adjoining buildings. Nosa Okunbor, the spokesperson of LASEMA, who confirmed the incident, said the situation is under control … Read more