BREAKING: Impounded vehicles burnt as LASTMA head office guts fire in Lagos (Photos/Video)

About eleven vehicles inclusive as head office of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, in Oshodi area of Lagos state caught fire.

OnyxNews Nigeria learnt that the fire incident which occurred on Monday, 22nd of September originated from a faulty air conditioner on the second floor of the building, caused confusion within the environment as thick smoke took over the sky in the area, also burnt in the fire are about eleven impounded vehicles.

Reacting to the fire incident in an official statement, LASTMA‘s Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Filade Olumide said: “There was a minor fire incident at the LASTMA Headquarters today, September 22, 2020.

“Immediately the fire was noticed on the air conditioner, the headquarters staff following the past fire drill training put out the fire.

“The Fire Service was immediately summoned through a telephone call. The Lagos State Fire Service promptly responded to the call, put out the fire which was still slightly burning from the air conditioner, and ensured that the fire did not spread inside the office it occurred or the whole building.”

Watch the video of the fire below…