Lagos Fire Service Rescues Two from Itire Blaze

A fire outbreak occurred at an eight-room bungalow located at 43 Onitire Road, Itire, Lagos State, leading to the rescue of two adult men by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The incident was reported at approximately 9.10pm, with firefighters arriving at the scene by 9.35pm.

One of the rescued individuals, a 42-year-old man, sustained burn injuries while attempting to save a 75-year-old wheelchair user from the blaze. Both men were rescued, with the injured man transported to Gbagada General Hospital for medical attention.

The fire severely damaged the bungalow and extended to a three-bedroom flat in an adjoining two-storey residential building, which sustained minor damage. Firefighters from Isolo, Sari, and Bolade fire stations, along with support from the Federal Fire Service, responded to the incident.

Preliminary assessments suggest that negligence due to an electrical surge may have caused the fire, although the exact cause is still under investigation. Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, Controller-General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, urged residents to maintain their electrical installations.