A fire outbreak has gutted a branch of Justrite Superstore along Akowonjo Road in the Egbeda/Alimosho area of Lagos State, destroying goods and property estimated to be worth millions of naira.
Emergency teams from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) were promptly deployed to the scene, where they are working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures, reports The Nation.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which confirmed the incident via a post on X, disclosed that the fire occurred at the popular retail outlet near Jimoh Bus Stop.
The agency noted that emergency responders were already on ground making efforts to put out the inferno.
LASTMA also urged residents and motorists to steer clear of the Akowonjo and Egbeda axis to allow for smooth emergency operations.
It added that traffic diversions have been put in place, with motorists advised to expect congestion along Akowonjo Road and adjoining routes.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the fire significantly impacted the supermarket’s electronics section located on the upper floor, as thick smoke was seen billowing from the building.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation of casualties, while the cause of the fire remains unknown.
Authorities say an assessment of the total damage will be carried out after the situation is brought under control.
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