Lagos warns residents as fire service records 1,324 cases

Lagos State has recorded a total of 1,324 emergency incidents, including 1,135 fire calls, between January and September 2026, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service's Third Quarter Activity Report. The report, issued by the Senior Public Affairs Officer, Fadairo Maria, highlights the need for residents to strengthen fire-prevention measures during the dry season.

The incidents covered in the report included rescue calls, salvage operations, collapsed-building incidents, and a gas-related explosion. The controller-general of the service, Margaret Adeseye, emphasized the importance of fire-safety awareness, prompt reporting of emergencies, and compliance with fire-safety regulations.

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