A late-night fire broke out at Ago Medical Centre on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos, destroying a section of the hospital’s one-storey building.
The incident, which occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, sent panic through the facility as nurses, doctors, and patients rushed to safety. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
According to Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), emergency responders arrived at the scene within 15 minutes.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire was triggered by an electrical surge when power was restored.
Swift intervention by the LASEMA Response Team, the LRU Fire Unit, and other emergency responders helped contain the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
Authorities have urged residents to be cautious with electrical connections to prevent similar incidents.
