A fire at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island, sent workers scrambling for survival on Tuesday as smoke swept through the six-storey building.
Videos posted online by bystanders showed trapped occupants smashing windows for air and evacuation.
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Some leapt onto foamy materials spread below, while others clung to ledges until ladders were raised for their escape.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the fire began in the building’s basement inverter room before smoke spread across several floors.
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Fire crews from Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu stations responded to a 1:38 p.m. call.
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“A total of nine victims have been rescued. Five individuals have been successfully resuscitated,” said the Deputy Controller General of the service, Ogabi Olajide.
“Several others escaped unhurt while efforts are currently ongoing to resuscitate remaining four individuals.”
According to the service, the blaze was contained by late afternoon, but rescue operations and checks on the building continued.
