21 CARS AFFECTED AS FIRE ENGULFS LAGOS MECHANIC WORKSHOP

An early-morning fire at a mechanic workshop in Isheri-Idimu, Lagos, affected about 21 vehicles and threatened a nearby petrol station before emergency teams brought it under control.

The blaze broke out at about 3:05am on Oladunni Street in Alimosho Local Government Area.

Eyewitnesses said the workshop’s proximity to a filling station raised fears that the flames could spread and cause a larger disaster.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said its Dolphin Response Team in Igando was deployed after receiving a distress call.

LASEMA Permanent Secretary Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said coordinated efforts by the agency, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, police and neighbourhood safety officers prevented the fire from reaching the petrol station and surrounding buildings.

He said a preliminary assessment showed that approximately 21 vehicles were affected, while part of a nearby building sustained minor damage.

No deaths or injuries were recorded.

The fire was completely extinguished, and responders concluded follow-up operations to prevent it from reigniting.

The report did not establish the cause of the fire or the extent of damage to each vehicle.

LASEMA urged residents and business owners to prioritise fire safety, particularly where flammable materials are handled, and report emergencies promptly through 767 or 112.