…Records 1,324 Emergency Incidents
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service recorded 1,324 emergency incidents between January and September 2026, with properties estimated at N13.24bn lost during the nine-month period.
The Service disclosed this in its Third Quarter Activity Report, which showed that fire calls accounted for the majority of emergencies recorded across the state during the period.
According to the report, the Service responded to 1,135 fire calls, 79 rescue calls, 100 salvage operations, nine collapsed-building incidents and one gas-related explosion.
The Controller-General, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said the figures underscored the need for sustained fire-safety consciousness, prompt reporting of emergencies and compliance with fire-safety regulations.
The report revealed that 210 victims were rescued alive, while 65 suspected fatalities were recovered during emergency operations.
It also recorded 341 false calls, with the Service warning that such calls could delay firefighters from responding to genuine emergencies and put lives, property and the environment at risk.
On property protection, the Service said an estimated N79.44bn worth of property was saved during emergency operations, while property losses stood at N13.24bn.
The total estimated value of properties affected during the period was N92.68bn.
A monthly analysis showed that January recorded the highest number of total incidents with 203, followed by March with 201, while September recorded the lowest with 94 incidents.
In terms of fire calls, March recorded the highest number with 176, followed by January with 173, while September recorded the lowest with 80.
Adeseye urged residents to exercise greater caution as the dry season sets in and adopt basic fire-prevention measures.
She advised residents to avoid indiscriminate burning, properly handle and store flammable materials, switch off and unplug electrical appliances when not in use and avoid overloading electrical sockets.
She also urged residents to maintain functional fire extinguishers and ensure that escape routes and access points remained unobstructed.
The Controller-General called on residents to report fire incidents promptly and cooperate with emergency responders whenever they arrive at incident scenes.
She reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to protecting lives, property and the environment through prompt emergency response, fire prevention, public enlightenment, enforcement of fire-safety standards and continuous engagement with communities across Lagos State.
The Service urged residents to make fire safety a shared responsibility, stressing that prevention remained the most effective way to reduce the impact of fire emergencies.
