The Lagos State Government has revealed that at least 133 human lives and N19.72 billion worth of property were lost to various fire incidents in 2025.
This is a tragic increase from 2024 when Lagos had recorded that 91 lives and N19.52 billion worth of property were lost to fire incidents.
The latest figures were contained in the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Year 2025 Activity Report, released at the Y2026 Staff Engagement, themed: “People, Preparedness and Service Delivery: Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service,” held on Tuesday, at Alausa, Ikeja.
According to the report, the period under review, also recorded a total of 2,617 calls, with 645 false in 1,685 fire incidents.
Fortunately, 473 victims were rescued alive and N118.32 billion worth of property saved.
Also, fire prevention activities recorded 8,791facilities inspected, 7,997certificates issued and 90 reports issued in the process.
In her address, Controller General, of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, stressed that despite the achievements, the service faces operational challenges including false calls, inadequate water supply during emergency response.
