Fire Breaks Out at FRCN Lagos Station, Details of Casualties Reported
Fire Breaks Out at FRCN Lagos Station, No Casualties Reported
A fire erupted on Wednesday evening at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) building in Ikoyi, Lagos, causing significant damage to the station’s studio.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded to the emergency around 5:30 pm, with teams from Dolphin and Ebute Elefun stations arriving first on the scene.
In a statement shared on social media, the fire service assured the public that, with the help of the Federal Fire Service and other emergency responders, including the Nigerian Police, the blaze was quickly contained. The fire was confined to the studio section of the building, which is part of a one-storey U-shaped structure.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but fortunately, no injuries or fatalities have been reported. Firefighters are continuing efforts to dampen any remaining embers, with updates to follow as the situation evolves.
