A fire broke out early Friday morning at a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island Local Government Area. The incident was confirmed in a statement by Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, on X.com.

According to Adeseye, the fire service received a distress call at 5:17 AM and promptly dispatched firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations, who arrived at the scene by 5:33 AM.

The fire, which affected several shops in the building, is now under control, with no casualties reported. Preliminary investigations indicate that an electrical surge may have caused the fire.

The statement reads, "On August 16th, 2024, at 5:17 AM, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call about a fire outbreak on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island. Firefighters responded quickly and arrived at the scene by 5:33 AM.

"Thanks to the swift actions of the Lagos State Firefighters, the situation is now under control, and ventilation efforts are ongoing to ensure safety in the area. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported."