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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has said the fire that gutted Mandilas Building on Lagos Island on Sunday started from the first floor.
The governor said there was no casualty recorded yet.
Raging fire gutted the popular 10-storey Mandilas Building, located on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Sunday destroying items and properties worth several millions of naira in the process.
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred at about 1.15 p.m., when traders were not open for business.
Giving an update on the incident, the governor on Sunday said, “I would like to provide an update as relayed by our on-ground teams regarding the warehouse fire at Mandilas Building, Broad Street, Lagos Island.
“The fire originated on the 1st floor and got to the 4th. Currently, our brave teams from Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations are actively engaged in firefighting operations.
“The cause is yet to be determined, but investigations are underway. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
“I’d like to urge everyone to remain calm as all of our first responders are working hard to bring the situation to a complete halt.
“I salute our incredible firefighting teams and other first responders, including security personnel. Your dedication is unmatched as you face this challenge head-on.”
Director, of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, however, confirmed that there was no record of any casualties in the incident.
The fire, it was gathered started from a warehouse on the first floor of the building before spreading to other floors.
Men of the state Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Police, and other emergency responders raced to the scene to put out the raging fire.
Affected traders who later stormed the scene were seen salvaging some of their wares and other valuable items possible.
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