Photos from the fire outbreak at Great Nigeria House, Balogun Market

There was a fire outbreak at Great Nigeria House at Balogun Market in Lagos this morning. Eye witnesses said the fire started around 3/4am from one of the top floors. The cause of the fire outbreak is unknown but people suspect that it may be as a result of electrical fault.

On the ground were National Commission for Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), LASEMA, and the Lagos State Fire Service as well as Federal Fire Service to quench the fire, and evacuate affected persons. See more photos after the cut...