Two rescued, one injured as fire guts bungalow in Itire, Lagos
Two men have been rescued from a fire that gutted an eight-room bungalow at Onitire Road, Smith Bus Stop, Itire, Lagos, with one of them sustaining burn injuries while attempting to save an elderly man. A statement by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the incident occurred at 43 Onitire Road, Itire. The […] Two rescued, one injured as fire guts bungalow in Itire, Lagos
Two men were rescued and one sustained injuries when an eight-room bungalow caught fire on Onitire Road in Itire, Lagos. The fire department received the alarm at around 9:10 p.m. and arrived at the scene by 9:35 p.m. The 75-year-old occupant of the bungalow, who was in a wheelchair, was rescued first. A 42-year-old man, attempting to save the elderly resident, was also pulled to safety.
He suffered burn injuries during the rescue attempt. He was taken to Gbagada General Hospital for treatment by the Lagos State Ambulance Service. The fire not only destroyed the bungalow but also spread to a three-bedroom flat above an adjoining two-story building, causing only minor damage. Efforts by firefighters from Isolo, Sari, and Bolade stations, along with support from the Federal Fire Service in Ojuelegba, managed to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but early assessments suggest it may have been caused by an electrical surge due to negligence.
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