How fire broke out at Radio Nigeria studio in Lagos
By Jeffrey Agbo
Fire broke out on Wednesday evening at Radio Nigeria building on Plot No. 35, Ikoyi Road, Lagos.
It was gathered that Firefighters from Dolphin, Ebute Elefun, and Oba Oniru Fire Stations were first on the scene, supported by the Federal Fire Service, the Nigeria Police Force, and other emergency responders.
The fire, which started around 5:30 p.m., engulfed the studio section of the one-storey building.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident via its official X account, warning commuters to avoid the area as emergency teams battled the inferno.
It posted, “#Ikoyi Fire Accident. Radio Nigeria is on fire while fire fighters are already on the ground to put out the fire.
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“Meanwhile all the roads have been blocked for motorists to go through alternative routes.”
The state fire service director, Margaret Adeseye, said: “Firefighters from Dolphin, Ebute Elefun and Oba On iTunes Fire Stations were first responders who met the fire well-alight due to the substances involved in the material composition of the studio section.
“The public is however assured that the collaborative efforts with the Federal Fire Service and other Emergency Responders including the Nigerian Police has put the situation under control and confined it to the studio section of the U-shape one storey building where it emanated.
“While the cause of the Fire is yet unknown with no report of any casualty, damping down of the fire embers continue.”
