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Lagos records 1,324 fire, building-collapse, other emergency incidents in nine months

First reported 8 Oct, 16:05 UTCUpdated 1h ago3 sources

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The service estimated that property worth N79.44 billion was saved during the period, while losses were put at N13.24 billion. Property affected was valued at an estimated N92.68 billion.

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  1. VanguardCenterNGMostly factual
    Lagos fire incidents claim 65 lives, destroy N13.2bn property (opens Vanguard in a new tab)

    By Evelyn Usman LAGOS — No fewer than 65 persons were feared dead in fire and other emergency incidents across Lagos State between January and September 2026, while property estimated at N13.24 billion was lost, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has said. The agency disclosed this in its Third Quarter Activity…

  2. Premium TimesCenterNGHigh factuality
    Lagos records 1,324 fire, building-collapse, other emergency incidents in nine months (opens Premium Times in a new tab)

    The service estimated that property worth N79.44 billion was saved during the period, while losses were put at N13.24 billion. Property affected was valued at an estimated N92.68 billion.

  3. PunchCenterNGMostly factual
    65 die in 1,324 Lagos fire, rescue emergencies (opens Punch in a new tab)

    The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has recorded 65 fatalities and 210 rescues from 1,324 fire and other emergencies between January and September 2026 Read More: https://punchng.com/65-die-in-1324-lagos-fire-rescue-emergencies/

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