There was palpable tension as fire gutted part of the two-storey building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters at Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba area of the state.
The incident was said to have happened in the wee hours of the day, precisely, around 2:20 am.
It was further gathered that one of the two-bedrooms in Flat 5, of Block 21, a two-winged, three-storey building of 16 two-bedroom flats, was burnt.
“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, “Oke-Osanyitolu confirmed.
As of 5am, men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASEMA and Nigerian Police Officers, were still battling to put the situation under control completely.