By Olasunkanmi Akoni

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on Monday afternoon averted a fire outbreak at 48 Breadfruit Street, Apongbon, Lagos, from consuming other properties.

According to an eyewitness, the fire began at approximately 12:24 p.m.

The blaze, which originated from the second floor of a three-story building primarily housing various hair wigs, prompted a swift and coordinated response from multiple fire crews.

The responders included those stationed at Ebute Elefun, Sari Iganmu, Dolphin, and Alausa of the fire service, as well as the Federal Fire Service.

The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said the agency’s swift response saved the fire from spreading to other buildings.

“Despite challenges posed by the difficult terrain and heightened concerns among traders, the fire was successfully extinguished, preventing its spread to adjacent properties and salvaging what remains of the affected structure.

“There have been no reported casualties, and the cause of the fire is attributed to careless handling of a generator,” Adeseye stated.