Emab Plaza fire: Emergency crews still on site after 2 days
Emergency workers are still battling debris and assessing damages two days after a massive fire gutted Emab Plaza, a four-storey commercial complex located behind the Mandilas Building on Lagos Island. The blaze, which broke out late Tuesday night, came just hours after the Afriland Towers fire on Broad Street, sparking renewed concerns about recurring fire disasters in Lagos Island’s crowded business district. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started on the fourth floor of Emab Plaza around 9:23 p.m. before spreading rapidly to three adjoining buildings. Thick smoke engulfed the area, forcing traders and passersby to flee. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service deployed emergency teams from its Ebute Elefun and Oniru stations. Deputy Controller-General Olajide Ogabi confirmed that operations were still ongoing as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, with the cause of the fire yet to be determined. While firefighters […]