Woman Burnt To Death In Lagos Fire

A 41-year-old woman was on Saturday burnt to death when fire ravaged a building in Somolu area of Lagos State.

It was learnt that another 50-year-old man was rescued in the same incident.

The fire was said to have stated at about 03:18 am, at House 14, Bolaji Omupo Street, Somolu.

Men of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Isolo and Ilupeju Fire Stations met the fire well alight at the upper floor of the one storey building.

Seven rooms and four parlours of a storey building was affected by the fire.

However, it was contained and prevented from escalating to the ground floor and adjoining buildings.

Adeseye Margaret, Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident.

She attributed the cause of the incident to negligence.

“Investigation, however, revealed negligence as the undercurrent cause that led to electrical upsurge when the power distribution company restored electricity to the area that ensued in the fire outbreak.”