RismadarVoice Reporters
October 15, 2026
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has contained three separate fire outbreaks in Lagos Island, Ojodu Berger and Mushin, while preventing a possible explosion following an accident involving a petrol tanker carrying 45,000 litres of fuel in Isolo.
The agency confirmed that no deaths were recorded in the four incidents, although an adult male sustained injuries after falling from a storey building during a fire at Ebute-Ero Market.
LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed the developments in separate statements on Thursday, explaining that emergency teams worked with other response agencies to contain the incidents and prevent further destruction.
The first fire occurred at approximately 1:38 p.m. at the Folashade Tinubu Ojo Ebute-Ero Market, where flames engulfed storage shops in a storey building.
Preliminary findings indicated that the fire originated on the ground floor before spreading to the upper section of the building.
LASEMA deployed its Sharks Response Team from Lekki, which collaborated with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Federal Fire Service, police and other emergency personnel to extinguish the blaze.
Oke-Osanyintolu said the intervention prevented the flames from reaching neighbouring shops and buildings, protecting goods and property estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of naira.
During the incident, an adult male who fell from the building was rescued and transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Emergency personnel subsequently conducted dampening operations to prevent the fire from reigniting.
In another incident, a fire broke out at 3Pots by 217 Lounge, located at 71 Obokun Avenue, off Baale Street, Ojodu Berger.
According to LASEMA, preliminary investigations suggested that an electrical surge involving an air-conditioning unit on the upper floor of the two-storey building triggered the outbreak.
The agency’s Tiger Response Team responded to the emergency and contained the fire before it could spread to the lower floors or adjoining buildings.
Although property on the upper floor was destroyed, no casualties were reported.
A third fire occurred at approximately 4:07 p.m. along Ladipo Street in Mushin, affecting four shops.
LASEMA said the outbreak reportedly began shortly after public electricity supply was restored to the area.
Its Alpha Eagle Response Team, working with firefighters, police officers and other emergency responders, contained the flames and prevented further damage to nearby commercial properties.
No injuries or deaths were recorded in the Mushin incident.
Meanwhile, emergency responders also prevented a potentially serious explosion after a tanker transporting 45,000 litres of petrol overturned at Ballet Bus Stop, inward Isolo, at approximately 4:46 p.m.
The accident resulted in fuel spilling from one of the tanker’s compartments and caused significant obstruction along the affected road.
Preliminary information indicated that the driver lost control while attempting to avoid a collision involving another truck.
A Mercedes-Benz 4Matic SUV was also involved in the incident.
Oke-Osanyintolu said emergency personnel immediately restricted access to the area, suspended traffic movement and implemented safety measures to prevent ignition.
Firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and Federal Fire Service applied firefighting foam to suppress flammable vapours around the tanker.
An empty tanker was subsequently mobilised to transfer the remaining petrol, while arrangements were made to recover the overturned vehicle.
The permanent secretary said no casualties had been recorded, adding that emergency personnel remained at the scene while fuel-transfer operations continued.
He commended the cooperation among emergency agencies, describing their coordinated response as essential to preventing the incidents from escalating.
Following the emergencies, LASEMA advised residents and business owners to maintain safe electrical installations, avoid overloading circuits and promptly report suspected electrical faults.
The agency also urged commercial drivers, particularly operators of heavy-duty trucks and petroleum tankers, to observe traffic regulations and avoid dangerous driving practices.
Residents were encouraged to report emergencies through the Lagos toll-free emergency numbers, 112 and 767, to facilitate timely intervention.
