The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Nigeria Police, and other emergency responders have early morning today (Saturday, 23rd of September, 2023) combated an industrial fire outbreak at Mega Plastics Company located at No.4, Ilupeju Bypass beside Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Ilupeju area of Lagos.
Traffic Officer Ayo Olaosebikan (Falcon) of Zone 21 confirmed that the Lastma rescue team arrived at the scene of the industrial fire outbreak around 6:30 a.m. before other emergency responders were contacted by the LASTMA.
According to Traffic Officer Olaosebikan who said that they quickly informed other emergency responders particularly the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and the Nigerian Police immediately they arrived at the scene of the industrial fire.
While the causes of the industrial fire could not be immediately ascertained, Lastma Olaosebikan disclosed that a preliminary investigation revealed that the storage and factory section of the petrochemical company was seriously affected by the fire outbreak.
Other Emergency responders on the ground include Federal / State Fire Services, Policemen, and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit.
No injury or death has been recorded at the time of writing this report.
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