At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire

At least 10 people have died in a devastating fire that broke out in a high-rise office building in Lagos, Nigeria. The incident occurred at the Afriland Towers, where some workers were forced to jump from the third and fourth floors to escape the flames. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started on one of the upper floors and quickly spread, trapping several people inside the building. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene, but the blaze had already taken a significant toll. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and authorities are working to account for all the individuals who were present in the building at the time of the incident. The death toll is expected to rise as the rescue efforts continue. This tragic event has once again highlighted the importance of robust fire safety measures and emergency preparedness in high-rise structures, especially in densely populated urban areas like Lagos.