There was pandemonium in the Maryland area of Lagos state on Wednesday, April 13 as a result of a fire incident.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service acknowledged that the event happened on Wednesday when contacted, and it was gathered from the agency that the outbreak started on Tuesday evening.
The fire originated on an electric pole near the Independence Bridge, according to The Punch. The incident caused traffic in the region, according to reports, as commuters, neighbours, and passers-by scrambled to safety.
“It happened the day before yesterday (Tuesday),
but the video only became popular this morning”
(Wednesday).We don’t have a complete record of what happened yet.
“The power supply to the powerline has been disconnected by the disco.” Mrs Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, said there were no casualties or injuries.
“The public is hereby informed that the viral video circulating this morning occurred last night in Maryland, and was dealt with promptly. Since yesterday, the traffic flow has been clear and smooth. It’s odd to see a distress notice on the same topic,
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has been called to fix the depot. A high-tension cable collapsed to the ground, causing the Underbridge Street light to sparkle and spread.
Since yesterday, there has been no cause for concern”, the agency stated in an update.
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