Lagos records 1,324 fire, building-collapse, other emergency incidents in nine months

Between January and September 2026, Lagos State recorded 1,324 emergency incidents, including fires and building collapses, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The disasters resulted in an estimated 65 fatalities across the state during the nine-month period.

The incidents caused property losses valued at N13.24 billion. However, the rescue service reported that proactive measures and response efforts successfully saved additional property estimated at N79.44 billion, bringing the total value of affected property to approximately N92.68 billion.