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The burnt FIIRO office
A raging fire has engulfed the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos, near Cappa Bus Stop.
Men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State
Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), are currently battling to contain the blaze.
The fire reportedly broke out around midnight on Christmas Day, and as of 4 a.m. on Boxing Day, rescue operations were still ongoing.
No casualties have been reported so far, but the fire has extensively destroyed property worth millions of naira.
Efforts are underway to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining offices and buildings.
The cause of the fire remains unknown at the time of filing this report. (Vanguard)
