The Lagos Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed its swift response to a fire incident that occurred at Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos, late on Tuesday night.
According to NEMA, the agency received a distress call around 11:00 p.m. on October 21, 2025, and immediately activated relevant stakeholders before joining the joint emergency response effort at the scene.
The fire, which engulfed a two-storey building located at 155 Olojo Drive, Alaba International Market, destroyed warehouses, a law firm, and several showrooms. Ten adjoining shops also sustained partial damage.
Officials from the Lagos State Fire Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit, and other first responders worked through the night to battle the blaze. The presence of highly flammable materials, including furniture and stationery, reportedly intensified the fire.
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) later cordoned off the affected structure to ensure safety and prevent further incidents.
NEMA confirmed that the combined efforts of all emergency agencies helped to fully extinguish the fire and prevent its spread to nearby properties. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
