A massive fire broke out on Wednesday night, devastating a factory in Ikeja, Lagos, and destroying goods worth billions of naira. The fire reportedly started around 10 p.m., forcing workers and nearby residents to evacuate to safety.
Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, provided details on the incident, stating, “Responding to a distress call at 8:41 p.m., the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived to find a large fire at Imperio International, located at 6 Ayodele Diyan Street, off Ladipo Oluwole Street, Ikeja.” According to Adeseye, the fire originated from a warehouse block used to store body sprays, creams, and other products.
“The fire has been contained within the warehouse block to prevent it from spreading to adjacent buildings within the business premises,” she confirmed.
As of press time, the cause of the fire remains undetermined, with firefighting efforts ongoing. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
