A fire outbreak that occurred in the early hours of Monday at a residential building in the Adealu area of Lagos has left one person dead.
The fire reportedly started from the rear flat on the upper floor of a storey building with four flats with two bedrooms each.
Earlier today, Parallel Facts had reported that a tanker carrying diesel caught fire on Monday morning in the Ojota area of Lagos State, causing panic among road users and residents.
According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the agency received a distress call at about 4:56 a.m. and dispatched its personnel to the scene.
The statement, signed by the director of the service, Margaret Adeseye, said the fire was confined to the flat where it originated and was eventually put out by the firefighters.
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The statement also confirmed that one male adult was recovered from the flat and was suspected to be dead. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, the statement added.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service urged residents to be vigilant and report any fire incident promptly to the nearest fire station.
The service also advised residents to ensure that their electrical appliances are switched off when not in use and to avoid overloading sockets and extension cords.