A fire outbreak on Thursday, June 18, 2026, engulfed a multi storey building housing a branch of Polaris Bank on Broad Street, Lagos Island.
Videos circulating on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the building as residents, commuters, and business operators gathered around the area to observe the situation.
Emergency responders, including firefighters, were immediately deployed to the scene and were seen battling the blaze while working to prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and authorities have not released details regarding possible casualties or the extent of damage caused by the incident.
The outbreak caused concern among business owners and residents in the busy commercial district, with many monitoring rescue and containment efforts.
Further details are expected as emergency agencies continue their assessment of the situation.