The agency added that properties damaged and the casualties from the incident were yet to be identified as of the time of filing this report.
No fewer than three buildings were destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning in Idumota, Lagos State.
In a video seen by SaharaReporters on X, the fire was observed destroying properties worth millions of naira in the affected buildings.
Confirming the incident, in a statement via its official X handle, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it received a distress call about the fire incident around 7:40am, and emergency services swiftly mobilised its personnel to fight the fire.
The agency added that properties damaged and the casualties from the incident were yet to be identified as of the time of filing this report.
The agency said: “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have been alerted to a Fire emergency at the intersection of Nanadi Azikwe and Docemo in Idumota, Lagos. At 07:41 hours, the call was received, and emergency services swiftly mobilized.
“Upon arrival at 07:58 hours, it was discovered that the fire encompassed three buildings, including two 2-storey structures and one three-storey building.
“Currently, Firefighting efforts are underway at the scene. The Fire stations at Ebute Elefun, Ilupeju and Alausa have deployed resources to mitigate the situation effectively as firefighting operations are ongoing.
“The cause of the Fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. Casualties have not been confirmed at this time.
“We urge residents to cooperate with emergency personnel and avoid the area for their safety.
“Further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.”