A fire outbreak on Wednesday, November 27, engulfed the studio section of Radio Nigeria in Ikoyi, Lagos, prompting a swift response from emergency teams.
The incident, which began around 5:30 p.m., saw flames consuming parts of the one-storey building, leading the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority to warn motorists to avoid the area.
“Radio Nigeria is on fire while firefighters are already on the ground to put out the fire. Meanwhile, all the roads have been blocked for motorists to go through alternative routes,” the authority posted on its X account.
Firefighters from Dolphin, Ebute Elefun, and Oba Oniru Fire Stations, supported by the Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Police Force, successfully contained the blaze.
Although the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, investigations are ongoing. Thankfully, no casualties or injuries have been reported.
The timely intervention of emergency teams prevented the incident from escalating, highlighting the importance of quick action during such emergencies.
