The Lagos State Government has revealed that the recent fire outbreak in the state resulted in a staggering loss of property estimated at N25.37 billion.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, during a press conference on Monday.
According to him, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, however, successfully rescued 376 victims, preserving property estimated to be worth N152.22 billion.
“Fire safety officers from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) successfully rescued 376 victims, preserving property estimated to be worth N152.22 billion.
“The ministry regrettably recorded 82 casualties and loss of property worth N25.37 billion.
“In line with efforts to boost infrastructure, three new fire stations are near completion in Ijegun-Egba, Satellite Town, and Ijede.
“An ultramodern workshop at the Alausa headquarters is also near completion to cater to the maintenance needs of the agency’s fleet.
“Additionally, land spaces have been identified for the development of additional fire stations in Ibeju-Lekki and Ifako-Ijaiye,” he said.
Despite the significant loss, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency successfully rescued 376 victims and preserved property worth N152.22 billion. However, the ministry reported 82 casualties in the fire incident.
To enhance fire safety and infrastructure, the state government is constructing three new fire stations in Ijegun-Egba, Satellite Town, and Ijede, which are nearing completion.
An ultramodern workshop at the Alausa headquarters is also being built to cater to the maintenance needs of the agency’s fleet.
Furthermore, the government has identified land spaces for the development of additional fire stations in Ibeju-Lekki and Ifako-Ijaiye, demonstrating its commitment to improving fire safety and emergency response in the state.
