Lagos on Fire: Another Blaze Erupts Near Mandilas Market, Millions in Goods Damaged.

Lagos on Fire: Another Blaze Erupts Near Mandilas Market, Millions in Goods Damaged.

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A devastating fire broke out near Mandilas Market on Lagos Island, engulfing a showroom and surrounding businesses.

Eyewitnesses reported widespread panic as flames consumed goods worth millions of naira. Traders watched helplessly as their livelihoods went up in smoke, sparking outrage across social media.

The incident has raised serious concerns about fire safety and emergency response in Lagos’ commercial districts.

Videos circulating online show thick plumes of smoke and frantic efforts to salvage property. Many are calling for urgent reforms to prevent future tragedies.

This comes in the wake of another fire earlier the same day that gutted Afriland Towers, home to a UBA Bank branch, further intensifying public scrutiny of Lagos’ fire preparedness.