Panic as fire guts Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate

A fire outbreak disrupted activities on Friday at the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate in the Mile 2 area of Lagos, prompting an immediate emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.

The incident, which sparked concern among business owners and workers within the industrial hub, saw firefighting teams swiftly mobilised to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.

Confirming the development in a brief statement, the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed that emergency crews were promptly deployed to the scene and were actively battling the fire.

According to the statement, firefighters are fully engaged at the scene of the incident, with efforts ongoing to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby facilities.

The agency reassured residents, workers and business operators within the industrial estate and its surroundings that the fire was being effectively managed, urging members of the public to remain calm.

“As of now, our officers are on ground handling the fire outbreak at the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate, Mile 2. The public is advised not to panic, as the situation is under control,” the statement noted.

As at the time of reporting, the cause of the fire and the level of damage had not yet been made public, while investigations were expected to commence after the emergency response.