There was traffic congestion in Apple Junction when fire guts down Globus supermarket along the Festac link bridge in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government area of Lagos state on Monday.
A statement on Monday by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye,explained that fire fighters were dispatched around 12:30pm, in which during the operation, an adult female who was trapped in the building was rescued.
The statement partly read, “At approximately 12:22 hours local time, the Isolo, Ajegunle, and Bolade Fire Stations were dispatched to Globus Supermarket, situated on Festac Link Road near Apple Junction, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.
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“Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a significant blaze engulfing the supermarket’s storage facility, emitting heavy smoke into the sky from combustible materials. Collaborating with the Federal Fire Service and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the fire was successfully contained, preventing its spread to other sections and adjacent buildings.
“The collective efforts of supporting agencies including LASAMBUS, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and the Nigerian Police Force provided crucial backup.
“During the operation, emergency responders rescued an adult female who was trapped in the building. Investigations into the cause of the fire are underway and will be conducted with due diligence”, the statement concluded.
