Many feared trapped in fire outbreak at Lagos plank market
A devastating fire broke out at the Oko Baba plank market in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos, with an unconfirmed number of people feared to be trapped. The fire, which is rapidly spreading, has drawn a massive response from emergency services in an attempt to contain the flames and rescue those affected.
Officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and both the State and Federal Fire Services are working tirelessly to control the situation. In addition, local residents have joined in to support emergency workers.
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Nosa Okunbor, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of LASEMA, confirmed that LASEMA’s response team, the LRU Fire Unit, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are all actively involved in battling the fire. The operation is ongoing, with rescuers conducting a search and rescue mission around Ibadan Street, where the fire reportedly started.
Police officers from Denton Police Station and Area C, Surulere, have cordoned off the area to ensure the safety of the public while the operation continues.
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