The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service revealed Wednesday that there were 24 fire outbreaks around Christmas, which was the most fire crises it has ever seen.
This information comes right after it was disclosed that 10 fire incidents, including one involving a residential structure in Ikosi Ketu at 54 Aledelola Street, took place on Boxing Day.
Adeseye Margaret, the agency’s director, expressed alarm about the increase in fire incidents by stating that “24 fire emergencies were received on Christmas day.” This is the largest amount ever seen in a single 24-hour period. There is much to be desired in this.
She claims that the upper floor of a two-story building with an expanded two-story boys’ quarters was harmed by the Ikosi fire disaster.
She said: ” the fire alert which was reported at about 6.18 pm on Boxing day, was the 9th of the 10 emergencies recorded that day.
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“On arrival at the scene at 6.30 pm by the Alausa Fire crew that was joined by its Ilupeju counterparts, the fire was prevented from spreading to the ground floors and surrounding buildings.
“The incident which recorded no casualty is being investigated to unravel the cause while efforts will be redoubled to prevent incessant fire and related emergencies since last November”.
She, therefore, advised Lagos residents to desist from storing fuel and other combustive substances in their homes.
She said, ” the public is further reminded that fuel scarcity is not a yardstick for illegitimate and inappropriate storage of fuel to the detriment of our lives.
” Members of the public should desist from using kegs to store petrol and other flammable liquids. Motorists are also advised not to store the same in their boots.
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