A fresh fire outbreak on Saturday engulfed a building in the Mile 2 area of Lagos State, sparking panic among residents and workers in the vicinity. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident on its official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing that the affected building is located within the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate.
Although details about the building and the extent of the damage remain unclear, authorities assured the public that emergency responders were on site to contain the fire.
“Fire Alert! The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending to a fire outbreak at Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate, Mile 2, Lagos. We’re assuring the public that we’re on top of the situation, and there is no need for panic,” the statement read.
As of reporting, no casualties had been confirmed, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. Residents and passersby were advised to avoid the area while firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.
Rising Concerns Over Recurrent Fire Outbreaks
This latest fire adds to a worrying trend of fire incidents across Lagos in recent weeks. On December 24, 2025, a devastating fire destroyed the Great Nigeria Insurance House, a 25-storey building at 47/57 Martins Street, Lagos Island, claiming eight lives. Investigations linked the incident to human error, particularly unsafe generator use and refuelling. The building, converted into warehouses, also contained large quantities of combustible materials, worsening the situation.
Earlier this month, on January 20, 2026, a commercial building in Computer Village, Ikeja, was gutted by fire around 1:55 a.m., destroying goods worth millions of naira. Just days later, a one-storey shopping complex at Ajegunle Boundary was also razed, with traders suffering huge losses.
These recurring incidents have heightened concerns over fire safety standards, emergency preparedness, and enforcement of preventive measures across Lagos.
Authorities continue to urge businesses and residents to adhere strictly to fire safety guidelines to prevent further disasters.