Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency responders at early morning today (Saturday, 23rd of September, 2023) combated an industrial fire outbreak at Mega Plastics Company located at No.4, Ilupeju Bypass beside Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Ilupeju area of Lagos.
Traffic Officer Ayo Olaosebikan (Falcon) of Zone 21 confirmed that Lastma rescue team arrived at the scene of the industrial fire outbreak around 6:30am before other emergency responders were contacted by Lastma.
According to Traffic Officer Olaosebikan “immediately we arrived at the scene of the industrial fire, we quickly informed other emergency responders particularly the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and the Nigerian Police”
While the causes of industrial fire could not be immediately ascertained, Lastma Olaosebikan disclosed that priliminary investigation revealed that the storage and factory section of the petrochemical company were seriously affected by the fire outbreak.
Other Emergency responders on ground includes Federal / State Fire Services, Police men and Lasema Response Unit.
No injury or death have been recorded as at now.
