{
  "id": 17354332,
  "title": "Fire destroys 21 exotic cars at Lagos mechanical workshop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/fire-destroys-21-exotic-cars-at-lagos-mechanical-workshop",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:34:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/31/fire-destroys-21-exotic-cars-at-lagos-mechanical-workshop/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating fire ravaged a mechanical workshop on Oladunni Street, Isheri-Idimu, situated in Lagos State's Alimosho Local Government Area on Friday. The inferno, which erupted around 3:05 am, targeted 21 exotic cars parked at the workshop, located near Eternal Filling Station. Despite the alarming circumstances, emergency responders swiftly arrived and managed to contain the blaze before it could spread to the neighbouring petrol station or other structures.\n\nThe Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) dispatched its Dolphin Response Team from Igando to the scene immediately after receiving a distress signal. LASEMA cooperated with officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the Nigeria Police Force to bring the fire under control. According to Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary at LASEMA, an initial assessment revealed that approximately 21 exotic vehicles were affected by the fire, while a portion of an adjoining building sustained minor damage. Fortunately, the situation was brought under control without any reported fatalities or injuries.\n\nDr. Oke-Osanyintolu commended the emergency responders for their prompt and effective intervention, stating that their actions prevented the fire from spreading to the filling station and surrounding buildings. He urged residents, especially those operating mechanical workshops, to adhere to safety protocols when handling flammable materials.",
  "summary": "A fire that broke out at a mechanical workshop on Oladunni Street, Isheri-Idimu, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on Friday affected 21 exotic cars. The incident occurred at about 3:05 am beside Eternal Filling Station, but emergency responders managed to contain the blaze before it spread to the nearby petrol station […] Fire destroys 21 exotic cars at Lagos mechanical…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}