It was gathered that the blaze, which started around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, spread to at least four adjacent buildings, causing widespread damage in one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs.

The fire reportedly originated on the fourth or fifth floor of the high-rise, which is primarily used as a warehouse for clothing, before escalating to other floors.

Video footage from the scene, shared by the NTA Network on Thursday, showed thick plumes of smoke engulfing the structure, with bright orange flames bursting from multiple floors and debris littering the streets.

NTA stated that, “More than 10 hours after the inferno that engulfed the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, emergency responders are yet to completely put out the fire.

“Flames emanating from the building can still be seen from a distance, while residents and business owners assess the extent of their losses. Many people in the area have been unable to sleep. At least four buildings, including a church and a mosque, have been affected by the fire.”

Meanwhile, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents to remain calm following the incident.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, stated in a press release on Thursday that no casualties were recorded, while the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.

Omotoso said the governor, who had been personally monitoring the situation since it was reported, immediately directed the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to intensify response efforts and ensure the evacuation of adjoining buildings.

According to him, the distress call was received at about 4:41 p.m., prompting an immediate response from fire crews at the Ebute Elefun and Dolphin fire stations, with reinforcement from the Sari Iganmu Fire Station and the Alausa headquarters.

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The inferno, which occurred after traders had closed for the day, razed several shops and goods, leaving many traders counting heavy losses.

Following the incidents, the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered an immediate investigation and emergency relief measures.

In a statement issued by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, the governor described the incident as painful and distressing, noting that it had disrupted the livelihoods of many hardworking residents who depend on the market for survival.

Yahaya expressed sympathy with affected traders and business owners, assuring them of the state government’s support at what he described as a difficult moment.

“We assure them that the government stands firmly with them at this difficult moment,” the governor said.

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The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed this to newsmen.

The FRSC said that the incident occurred at the NASFAT U-Turn axis of the highway.

The Education Officer of the sector command, Florence Okpe, said that a rescue team from the FRSC and the fire service were on the ground, but could not confirm any casualties.

The Public Relations Officer of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE,  Babatunde Akinbiyi, who confirmed the incident, said the explosion occurred on the lane of the expressway outbound Lagos, leading to traffic congestion.

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The State General Manager of the Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Ibadan.

He noted that preliminary investigations revealed the fire was caused by sparks from a freezer that had been plugged in overnight and left unattended, adding that the freezer ignited nearby combustible materials.

It was also gathered that three out of a row of ten prefabricated shops were completely engulfed in flames before the arrival of fire service officials.

Despite no casualties recorded, goods including freezers, drinks, and other valuables worth several million naira were destroyed in the inferno.

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In a statement by the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, the distress calls were received from officers at Gbagi Station, the Divisional Police Officer of the station, and several market leaders at approximately 1:23 p.m.

He noted that officers of the Fire services swung into action upon receiving calls from officers at Gbagi Station

The cause of the fire remains unknown as investigations are ongoing.

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The Media and Publicity Unit of the Anambra State Fire Service, led by the state fire chief, Chukwudi Chiketa, confirmed the incident to newsmen today.

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According to him, the fire service received a distress call at about 9:35 p.m. on Tuesday and immediately deployed its firefighters to the scene.

Chiketa noted that the inferno affected four shops, which contained furniture materials such as leather, foam, and others. many others were saved in a two-storey building.

He added that the cause of the fire outbreak has not been ascertained.

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This is contained in a statement signed by its Director General, Saleh Yuguda, which explained that the incident resulted in multiple casualties, many of whom required immediate blood transfusions.

Yuguda stated that hospitals and emergency response teams are working tirelessly to save lives, but an adequate blood supply is crucial to their efforts.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency, the incident involved a Compressed Natural Gas truck that lost control and crashed into another truck along AYA-Karu expressway on Wednesday at about 7pm.

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NEMA said six fatalities were recorded, and 18 vehicles were burnt, but the number of injured victims is yet to be determined.

It added that the injured victims were taken to the National Hospital, State House Clinic, Karu General Hospital, and Customs Clinic, Karu, for medical attention.

NMeanwhile, NBSA has urged all eligible donors to visit designated blood donation centers and hospitals across the FCT to make voluntary blood donations, stressing that their generosity can make the difference between life and death for those in critical condition.

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The incident happened during rush hour as commuters were returning from work and other daily activities.

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Several explosions followed the initial burst of the inferno, causing serious panic.
Report has it that emergency responders were on hand to offer rescue services.

Personnel from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies were also reportedly at the scene, working to contain the situation.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the incident caused severe gridlock along the axis as vehicles were clogged in both directions of the expressway,

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The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen today.

He said that the agency received distress calls through its 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at about 00.09hrs concerning the fire outbreak and LASEMA immediately activated the state’s emergency response plans and response team from its Cappa Base.

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Oke-Osanyintolu said that there was no record of injury or loss of life during the incident, adding that valuable goods worth a fortune were destroyed by the inferno.

He said that the goods destroyed include electronics, generating sets, bicycles, auto spare parts, phones, and home appliances.

The permanent secretary said that occupants of the warehouse have been sensitised on the appropriate safety measures to take to prevent a re-occurrence in the future.

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The cause of the fire outbreak was yet to be ascertained.

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According to reports gathered, the fire was controlled through the combined efforts of firefighters, as and good samaritans.

It was learnt no life was reported to have been lost, but unquantifiable goods and other belongings were destroyed.

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