There was huge confusion in the early hours on Tuesday when fire gutted a room in a warehouse at 118 Broad Street, Lagos Island.
According to the account of an eyewitness, the incident occurred at about 8 am with several items, mostly shoes burnt to ashes.
Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), who confirmed the incident said no casualty was recorded.
Oke-Osanyintolu, explained: “The agency responded to the above incident which was relayed to LASEMA through the Toll-Free 112 Emergency Number this morning.
“On arrival at the above scene of the incident, it was discovered that a room in a warehouse where shoes are stored was gutted by fire.
“The fire ignited as a result of a power surge when electricity was restored. Fortunately, there was no casualty in the incident.”
Emergency responders at the scene include Lagos State fire service and Federal fire service, police.
