A fire broke out on Sunday morning at the headquarters of Christ Embassy Church located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
The incident was captured in multiple videos shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), drawing widespread attention.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly to the emergency, working diligently to control and extinguish the flames. Their quick action prevented the fire from causing even greater damage.
One eyewitness, Augustine, who tweets under the handle @Chief_Augustin1, shared a video of the incident. “Christ Embassy Church on Billings Way, Oregun, is on fire. Serious fire is raging, and men of the Lagos State Fire Service are working hard to put it off. Thank God service hasn’t commenced fully,” he commented, highlighting the efforts of the fire service.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and investigations are underway to determine the origin and extent of the damage. The incident has prompted reminders about fire safety and the importance of swift emergency response.
This event follows other recent fire incidents in Nigeria, including a school fire in Anambra that resulted in the tragic loss of a student and a fire at the NNPCL Apapa tank farm in Lagos.
As the situation develops, further updates will be provided by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other relevant authorities.
