Two Rescued from Lagos Fire, One Suffers Burns

By Atlantic Reports

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it rescued two men from a residential fire in Itire, including a 42-year-old who sustained burns while attempting to save an elderly resident.

The service’s spokesperson, Maria Fadairo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

She said the fire occurred at 43 Onitire Road, near Smith Bus Stop. The service received an emergency call at about 9:10 p.m., and firefighters arrived at 9:35 p.m. to begin rescue and firefighting operations.

According to Fadairo, the blaze affected an eight-room bungalow and spread to a three-bedroom flat on the upper floor of an adjoining two-storey residential building.

“The bungalow and its contents were severely damaged, while the affected section of the adjoining building and its contents sustained minor damage,” she said.

Injured Rescuer Taken to Hospital

Fadairo said firefighters rescued a 75-year-old wheelchair user from the bungalow, alongside the younger man who suffered burns during his rescue attempt.

Lagos State Ambulance Service personnel took the injured man to Gbagada General Hospital for treatment. The statement did not provide an update on his condition or specify the extent of his injuries.

Firefighters from Isolo, Sari and Bolade stations responded, supported by the Federal Fire Service in Ojuelegba.

Other responding agencies included the Lagos Response Unit, ambulance personnel, officers from the Itire Police Division and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.

The fire was brought under control, Fadairo said.

Cause Remains Undetermined

The service said its preliminary assessment pointed to a possible electrical surge, but the exact cause had not been established. Its suggestion that negligence contributed to the incident remains provisional.

Controller-General Margaret Adeseye urged residents to maintain electrical installations, avoid overloading sockets and use qualified electricians to inspect and repair faulty systems.

Fadairo also advised residents to switch off electrical appliances when not in use and promptly report emergencies. The service listed 112 and 767 as toll-free emergency numbers, alongside its hotline, 08033235891.

The statement did not disclose how many residents were displaced or whether the affected buildings would require structural assessment before reoccupation.

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