The multi-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island, engulfed by fire on Thursday.
Fire outbreak on Thursday razed parts of a multi-storey commercial building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island, triggering panic among residents and business owners in the area.
Eyewitness videos shared on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the building as crowds gathered around the scene. The incident attracted swift attention from emergency responders, who were seen battling the flames to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
Firefighters and other emergency personnel worked tirelessly to contain the blaze, while concerned onlookers watched from a safe distance.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire had not been determined. Authorities were yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
There was also no immediate confirmation of casualties or the extent of damage caused by the fire.
Efforts to obtain comments from relevant emergency management agencies and the Lagos State Government were ongoing at press time.
