Fire Affects 21 Exotic Cars at Lagos Mechanical Workshop

A midnight fire outbreak at an automobile workshop in the Isheri-Idimu area of Lagos State has affected 21 exotic vehicle while emergency responders prevented the flames from spreading to a nearby petrol station.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:05 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, along Oladunni Street beside Eternal Filling Station in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident explaining that its emergency response team was immediately mobilised after receiving a distress call.

Emergency Responders Prevent Fire from Spreading At Alimisho LGA, Lagos

According to LASEMA, its Dolphin Response Team stationed at Igando was activated and dispatched to the scene shortly after the emergency was reported.

Upon arrival, the responders discovered that flames had engulfed the mechanical workshop where several luxury vehicles were parked.

The location of the workshop close to a petroleum filling station raised concerns about the possibility of a more serious emergency if the fire spread beyond the premises.

However, a coordinated firefighting operation successfully contained the blaze before it could reach the adjoining filling station and nearby buildings.

The operation involved LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police Force.

Their combined efforts helped prevent the incident from escalating into a larger disaster.

21 Exotic Vehicles Affected And Nearby Building Damaged

A preliminary assessment by LASEMA indicated that approximately 21 exotic vehicles were affected by the fire.

The agency also reported that a section of a neighbouring building sustained minor damage during the incident.

Although the fire resulted in significant property damage, authorities confirmed that no lives were lost and no injuries were recorded.

LASEMA further disclosed that the fire had been completely extinguished and that damping-down operations had been concluded.

Damping-down involves checking affected areas and cooling remaining hot spots to reduce the possibility of the fire reigniting.

The agency commended the emergency personnel for their swift response and effective coordination noting that their intervention helped protect surrounding properties and prevent the flames from reaching the nearby petrol station.

LASEMA Urges Residents to Observe Fire Safety Measures

Following the incident, LASEMA urged residents and business operators to take fire prevention seriously particularly in mechanical workshops and other workplaces where inflammable materials are handled.

The agency emphasised the importance of adopting appropriate safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire outbreaks and protect lives and property.

It also encouraged members of the public to report emergencies promptly through the appropriate emergency response channels.

Although the quick intervention of emergency responders prevented casualties and a possible spread to the adjoining filling station, the incident has left 21 exotic vehicles affected and a nearby building with minor damage.