A fire outbreak at a mechanical workshop in the Isheri-Idimu area of Lagos has affected about 21 exotic vehicles, with emergency responders preventing the inferno from spreading to a nearby petrol station and averting a potentially major disaster.
The fire occurred at about 3:05am on Friday, October 30, at a workshop on Oladunni Street, beside Eternal Filling Station in the Isheri-Idimu area of Alimosho Local Government Area.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said its Dolphin Response Team, stationed at Igando, was immediately activated following a distress call and arrived at the scene within minutes.
On arrival, emergency officials discovered that the fire had engulfed the mechanical workshop, where several luxury vehicles were parked dangerously close to the filling station.
A coordinated intervention involving LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police Force helped contain the inferno before it could spread to the petroleum facility and neighbouring buildings.
Preliminary assessment indicated that approximately 21 exotic vehicles were affected by the fire, while part of a nearby building sustained minor damage.
LASEMA confirmed that the fire had been completely extinguished and damping-down operations concluded, with no fatalities or injuries recorded.
The proximity of the burning workshop to the filling station raised concerns over the possibility of the fire triggering a much larger emergency, particularly given the potential danger of flames spreading to petroleum storage facilities.
However, the swift response of emergency personnel prevented the situation from escalating, limiting the damage to the workshop, the vehicles and a section of the nearby building.
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, commended the emergency responders for their prompt intervention and professionalism in containing the incident.
He reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents and business operators to prioritise fire safety, particularly in mechanical workshops and other facilities where inflammable materials are handled.