A two storey building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters at Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba area of the state, has been gutted by fire.
The fire outbreak reportedly happened at 2.20 am.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said that the fire originated from an electrical surge in the children’s room.
Giving more information on the incident, the Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, said the fire completely destroyed the children’s bedroom.
He said: “The prompt and coordinated efforts of the Agency’s LRT, NPF, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, ensured the fire was contained and extinguished quickly.
“Fortunately there was no loss of life and injuries sustained in the incident.
“Also, victims and other occupants were enlightened on the proper use of electric appliances”