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Lagos fire incidents claim 65 lives, destroy N13.2bn property
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· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points 24 billion was lost during these incidents. A total of 65 persons are feared dead due to fire and other emergency incidents.
A total of 65 persons are feared dead due to fire and other emergency incidents. Property valued at N13.24 billion was lost during these incidents. The incidents occurred between January and September 2026. A report disclosed that emergency responders handled 1,324 incidents, including 1,135 fire calls, during this period.
Responders rescued 210 people alive and recovered 65 suspected fatalities. The incidents included rescue calls, salvage operations, and collapsed-building incidents.
Further details on the incidents are available in the report, which breaks down the types of emergency responses made during the nine-month period.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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