- A fire has engulfed the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos.
- The fire broke out around midnight on Christmas Day and rescue operations are still ongoing.
- No casualties have been reported, but property worth millions of naira has been extensively destroyed.
A raging fire has engulfed the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos, near Cappa Bus Stop. The fire reportedly broke out around midnight on Christmas Day, and as of 4 a.m. on Boxing Day, rescue operations were still ongoing.
Men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), are battling to contain the blaze. Efforts are underway to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining offices and buildings.
Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far, but the fire has extensively destroyed property worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire remains unknown at the time of filing this report.