SEVEN people were rescued today at the West African Examination (WAEC) headquarters in the State, following a fire incident.
According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the incident was caused by a “power surge”.
“Upon arrival at the aforementioned location, a section of the WAEC HQ multi-storey building was found to be on fire,” the agency said in a statement sent to Channels Television.
“Further investigations revealed that the fire started on the 3rd floor of the 12-storey building due to a power surge.
“A total of seven female staff of the Corporation were trapped on the 5th and 7th floors and were safely evacuated due to the swift response of the Rescue team on the ground. The fire has also been put off and dampening down concluded.”
Also the Acting Head of the Public Affairs Unit of WAEC, Moyosola Adesina, confirmed that the situation was under control.
Adesina said no one was hurt and that everyone in the building was successfully evacuated by fire fighters.
She said; “Yes, the fire outbreak was noticed at the headquarters this morning and the fire fighters were quickly invited.
“I can confirm to you that everyone in the building was successfully evacuated and that the fire has been put out.”
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