The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has identified the cause of Tuesday’s devastating fire at Idumota Market in the Lagos Island area.

This was posted on the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service X platform on Wednesday morning, 10^thApril, 2024.

According to officials, the fire erupted due to the refuelling of a generator and the unsafe storage of fuel in kegs at the penthouse of a three-building complex, which housed a chemical-laden printing shop.

Mrs Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the extent of the damage.

She stated that efforts are underway to assess the losses incurred by individual shops and goods, and emphasized the need for stringent preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.

She wrote, ”A devastating fire tore through the Docemo area in Lagos Island yesterday, causing extensive damage to 14 buildings. Thanks to the swift response of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the blaze has been contained. Currently, efforts are underway to dampen down the affected

Area as damage assessment and preventive measures are being implemented.

Unfortunately, one life was lost in the incident. The victim was refuelling a working generator, which sparked the fire. Additionally, nine individuals suffered from carbon monoxide inhalation,

While one sustained a fracture. All affected individuals were promptly treated and discharged on-site by the Emergency Management Service.” (Nigerian Tribune: Text, Excluding Headline)

•Gallant men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in action during the devastating fire accident at Idumota Market in the Lagos Island area on Tuesday