Mattress market was, on Saturday razed by fire in Mushin local government area of Lagos, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has confirmed.
According to a statement made available to journalists by the Director-General of the agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the fire incident occurred about 1 pm at 16, Ladipo Street in Mushin.
He disclosed that LASEMA and operatives other agencies had been deployed to the scene to curtail the fire from escalating.
“The agency received distress calls to the 767/112 and responded to a report on the above. Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, it was discovered that a mattress shop was the initial source of the fire.
“The flames subsequently escalated to other closely adjoining shops and the joint responders led by the Agency DG/CEO, Nigeria Police, LASG fire, LRU fire, LNSC worked together to curtail the inferno from escalating to more adjoining buildings.
“There have been severe operational challenges due to huge crowds who have failed to comply with authorities and maintain appropriate distance for responders to work freely,” the statement reads.
