A fire outbreak on Thursday engulfed a multi-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street in Lagos Island, triggering panic among residents and business operators in the area.
Videos circulating on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the building as onlookers gathered around the scene while emergency responders worked to contain the blaze.
Firefighters and other emergency personnel were seen battling the fire in an effort to prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings in the densely populated commercial district.
The cause of the fire had not been determined as of the time of filing this report.
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Authorities were yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while details regarding the extent of damage remained unclear.
No casualties or injuries had been confirmed at press time.
Efforts to obtain comments from emergency management agencies, the Lagos State Government, and other relevant authorities were ongoing.
The incident caused concern among business owners and residents in the area, with many closely monitoring the emergency response as firefighters continued efforts to bring the situation under control.
Further details are expected as investigations into the cause of the fire commence and officials provide updates on the incident.
A fire outbreak has been reported this afternoon at a building housing a branch of Polaris Bank on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Videos shared online show smoke. pic.twitter.com/Z0Tf8adoaf
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