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By John Ogunsemore
A fire erupted Thursday afternoon at the Great Nigeria Insurance House, Martins Street, Lagos Island.
It was learnt that the fire which started after 4 pm originated from the fifth floor of the 25-storey building before spreading downwards.
The incident was said to have caused commotion in the area.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it received a distress call at 16:41 pm and firefighters arrived at the scene at 16:53 pm.
The Controller General of the service, Margaret Adeseye disclosed that the Ebute Elefun and Dolphin Fire Stations responded to the incident with support from the Sari Iganmu and Alausa headquarters.
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The service said the fire originated from the fifth floor of the 25-storey building.
“The fire is currently affecting up to the fifth floor of a 25-storey building.
“It originated on the fifth floor and has spread downwards from that level.
“The affected building is primarily used for warehouse storage and the sale of clothing materials, with corporate offices and a few shops also located within the premises.
“There has been no record of casualty as firefighting continues,” the service said.
