Firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are battling a fire outbreak at The Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island.
The incident was reported at about 4:41 p.m. on Wednesday, prompting an immediate response from the Ebute Elefun and Dolphin fire stations, with additional support from the Sari Iganmu Fire Station and the service’s headquarters in Alausa. Fire crews arrived at the scene at approximately 4:53 p.m.
According to the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, the fire originated on the fifth floor of the 25-storey building and has spread downward from that level, affecting areas up to the fifth floor.
She said the affected structure is largely used for warehouse storage and the sale of clothing materials, with a number of corporate offices and a few shops also operating within the building.
Adeseye disclosed that there had been no recorded casualty as of the time of reporting, adding that firefighting operations were still ongoing to contain the blaze and prevent further spread.
She assured residents and business operators in the area that the situation was being effectively managed, noting that updates would be provided as the operation progresses.
