Reports have it that many traders have run into loss as a result of the fire outbreak under the Lagos island Apongbon bridge.
it was asserted that the fire erupted on Wednesday (Mar. 23, 2022) morning which destroyed all the shops stocked up with goods under the bridge as the reason behind it is yet to be known.
The incident was confirmed by the Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret who stated that;
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently battling go an inferno at Eko bridge Apongbon, Lagos island.
“The fire which was reported at 03:14 Wednesday wee hours to under the Eko bridge at Apongbon, where various stocks in trade are plied was met well alight by the first set of the crew of the agency on arrival.
“The nature of the fire is disastrous as all Emergency responders are on top of the situation.
“There has been no reported case of injury or death while Fire fighting operations are still ongoing. Update to follow.”
See the video from the fire scene below;
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