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2025-12-25 10:15:00
Writing in a holiday update, Vanguard reports that a major fire outbreak tore through parts of a high-rise building on Lagos Island, leaving multiple people injured and forcing emergency services into a complex containment operation.
The incident raised fresh concerns about fire readiness in dense commercial corridors—especially in older high-rise clusters with limited access routes for responders.
Separately, Punch also reported the blaze and the emergency scramble around the area as responders worked to prevent spread to surrounding structures.
In related coverage, TheCable reported that Lagos emergency officials deployed specialised response teams, underscoring how quickly such incidents can escalate in congested island districts.
Echotitbits take: Lagos’ recurring high-rise fire episodes keep pointing to the same pressure points: building compliance, hydrant availability, access for trucks, and occupant evacuation drills. Watch for an official incident report that names the building’s compliance status, the ignition source, and whether sanctions or mandatory retrofits follow.
Source: Vanguard — December 25, 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/fire-razes-parts-of-25-storey-building-on-lagos-island/)
Vanguard 2025-12-25
