Nine persons have been injured and one person was confirmed dead when fire gutted a bank building under construction on Adeola Odeku Street in the Victoria Island of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the nine persons, all male adults, suffered burns and injuries and were taken to an undisclosed hospital.
“Investigation gathered at the scene revealed the fire emanated from the generator house,” LASEMA said.
Director, of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret said that further report will be given as the investigation into the cause of the incident is completed.
