Posted on: Fri 05-04-2024

There was pandemonium yesterday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, Lagos, following a fire outbreak at the Information and communication technologies (ICT) unit of the hospital.

The incident left patients, their families and workers scampering for safety. However, a swift response from the State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) prevented the fire from escalating to other departments.

Speaking on the incident, Director, of LSFRS, Margaret Adeseye, said the fire originated in the ICT room of the hospital, situated at the Hematology Clinic of the Pre-Pharmacy block.

According to her, prompt action from the Ikeja Fire Station of the agency ensured that the fire was contained within the room of its origin, preventing it from spreading to other areas.

“The emergency alert was received at 2:22 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the fire service. Thanks to the diligent efforts of the responders, the fire was successfully extinguished without any casualties.

“We are investigating the cause of the outbreak and there is no loss of lives in the incident.

“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is dedicated to safeguarding lives, property and environment through proactive fire prevention measures and rapid emergency response,” she added.

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