The agency's Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed the incidents in separate statements on Thursday, confirming that no deaths were recorded. One adult male was rescued after falling from a building during the Lagos Island fire and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The first fire occurred at the Folashade Tinubu Ojo Ebute-Ero Market in the Gorodom area of Lagos Island at about 1:38 p.m. The fire affected storage shops in a storey building, with preliminary findings indicating that it started on the ground floor before spreading to the upper floor.

LASEMA deployed its Sharks Response Team from the Lekki base to the scene. The team worked alongside the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Federal Fire Service, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, Central Business District crew, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the Nigeria Police Force to bring the blaze under control.

The coordinated response prevented the fire from spreading to adjoining buildings and shops in the densely populated market. According to the agency, the intervention helped protect goods and property valued at hundreds of millions of naira.

The agency said dampening-down operations were continuing after the fire was extinguished to deal with remaining hotspots and secure the affected area. The rescued man was receiving medical attention following the fall from the building.

Another fire broke out at 3Pots by 217 Lounge, located at 71 Obokun Avenue, off Baale Street, Ojodu Berger.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA's Tiger Response Team attended the incident. Preliminary findings suggested that an electrical surge involving an air-conditioning unit on the top floor of the two-storey building may have triggered the fire.

The blaze damaged property on the upper floor but was prevented from spreading to the lower floors and nearby buildings. The agency confirmed that the fire had been extinguished and recovery operations completed, with no casualties reported.

A third fire affected a shop at 34 Ladipo Street, Mushin, at approximately 4:07 p.m. The flames spread to three adjoining shops before emergency responders brought the situation under control.

Preliminary findings indicated that the incident occurred after public electricity supply was restored. LASEMA's Alpha Eagle Team from Cappa Base worked with the LASEMA Response Unit Fire Team, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the police to extinguish the fire and prevent further damage.

No deaths or injuries were reported in the Mushin incident, and dampening-down operations were completed.

Meanwhile, emergency responders also attended a fallen petrol tanker at Ballet Bus Stop, inward Isolo, at about 4:46 p.m. The tanker was carrying 45,000 litres of petrol when it fell on its side, obstructing traffic and allowing fuel to spill from one of its compartments.

Oke-Osanyintolu said preliminary information indicated that the driver had attempted to avoid a collision with an oncoming truck that was trying to overtake. A Mercedes-Benz 4Matic Jeep, with registration number JJJ-478KP, was also involved in the incident.

Given the risk posed by the spilled petrol, LASEMA immediately closed the affected road section, introduced crowd-control measures and activated emergency safety procedures.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Federal Fire Service began applying foam around the tanker and affected area to suppress fuel vapours and reduce the risk of ignition.

An empty tanker was also mobilised to transfer the remaining petrol, while a private tow truck was placed on standby to recover the fallen vehicle after the transfer operation.

The agency said the scene remained secured as the operation continued and confirmed that no casualties had been recorded in the tanker incident.

Following the emergencies, Oke-Osanyintolu urged traders and residents to ensure that electrical installations were properly connected and to avoid overloading circuits, particularly in commercial buildings where electrical faults could trigger fires.

He also called on tanker and truck drivers to obey traffic regulations, maintain their vehicles and avoid reckless overtaking.

Residents were encouraged to report emergencies promptly through the Lagos emergency toll-free lines, 112 and 767, to enable responders to intervene quickly.

The incidents highlight the importance of rapid emergency response and cooperation among agencies in densely populated commercial areas, where fires and fuel-related accidents can pose serious risks to lives, property and traffic movement.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia