A blazing fire erupted late Monday, on March 4, engulfing a one-story building located in Ebute Metta, Lagos State.
The intensity of the flames was captured in a video shared on social media by a Nigerian user with the handle @ChuksEricE, leaving viewers shocked of the destructive power of the fire out break.
The viral footage showed the upper floor of the building completely consumed by the raging fire, sending plumes of thick smoke into the sky.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are underway to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident.
Local residents were gripped with fear and concern as the fire continued to ravage the building, with onlookers anxiously awaiting updates on the situation.
As the video continues to circulate online, it has drawn the attention of netizens online, and sparked investigations from authorities, to determine the cause of the fire.
Here are some reaction from viewers:
@officialmegawattpro reacts May God comfort those that stays in that house oo not this time now
@folasade_odukoya reacts God have mercy on them π³π
@my_thriftvendor.ng reacts The high Tension cable passing on the zinc was already an Haz@rd awaiting! Dev@stating!
I just hope no live was lΓ³stπ When life dey, property lost can be replaced
@thefoodnetworknig2 reacts I hope the flat occupants get compensated π’
Watch the video below: