Lagos State has revealed the cause if the fire that occurred at Balogun Market earlier today.
According to Jubril Gawat, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Lagos State Governor on New Media, the fire started when someone tried to refuel his generator which led to a blast.
Dr. Femi Osanyitolu, the spokesman of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, revealed that seven buildings were affected with two already collapsed.
“This fire has escalated to adjoining buildings totaling seven (7) in number and now is being contained by the Emergency responders-Lagos State Fire Service and the Federal Fire Service and NPA Fire Service. Seven buildings are affected and one has collapsed.
All responders are on ground and progress is being made. We urge for calm and will provide further updates,” said Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Director General.