The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that explosive materials stored in a warehouse caused the fire that engulfed parts of the Amuwo-Odofin Industrial Estate in Mile 2, Lagos, on Saturday evening.

The Controller General of the agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

According to Adeseye, the Service received a distress call at 9:29 p.m. and arrived at the scene within 11 minutes, by 9:40 p.m., to commence firefighting operations.

She said firefighters from the Ajegunle, Sari Iganmu, Okota and Alausa fire stations were immediately mobilised to contain the inferno.

“The affected warehouse housed hundreds of 200-litre drums of explosive materials, which posed a serious threat to surrounding facilities,” Adeseye said.

She explained that through sustained and coordinated efforts, the firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 5:55 a.m. on Sunday, preventing further spread.

The Controller General confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the incident.

She added that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire, while commending the swift response and professionalism of the firefighting teams.

Adeseye also urged business owners and residents to strictly comply with fire safety regulations to avert similar incidents in the future.