A fire outbreak disrupted activities on Thursday, June 18, at a multi-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, where a branch of Polaris Bank is located. The incident sent thick smoke rising into the sky, drawing attention from traders, residents, and passersby in the busy commercial hub.
Emergency Response
Emergency responders, including firefighters, quickly arrived at the scene and began efforts to put out the flames. Their focus was also on stopping the fire from spreading to nearby buildings in the densely packed area.
Videos shared online showed the building surrounded as people gathered outside to watch what was happening.
Cause of Fire Unknown
At the time of reporting, the exact cause of the fire had not been confirmed. Authorities had also not released any official statement on what triggered the incident.
There is, however, no confirmed report of deaths or injuries. Meanwhile, conflicting online claims about possible casualties were circulating, though officials had not verified any of them.
