A fire has engulfed the Christ Embassy Church headquarters in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State on Sunday morning.
A church member, going by the username Bass_fenty, took to the social media platform X to first report the incident.
Emergency response teams, including officials from the Lagos State Fire Service, swiftly arrived at the scene and were caught on camera making valiant efforts to contain the fire and prevent it from escalating.
A video that has gone viral on social media depicts billowing smoke pouring out of a building that stands out with its distinctive white paint.
According to Okunbor Nosa, the Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), the cause of the fire is still unknown, as confirmed to local media.
Although the response was prompt, the full assessment of the damage caused by the fire is still pending.
As the fire service and other emergency responders worked diligently to put out the fire, a crowd of onlookers gathered, capturing the scene through videos and pictures that quickly spread on social media. The video captures the determined actions of the emergency teams as they work tirelessly to regain control of the situation.
The Christ Embassy Church, renowned for its sizable congregation and significant influence in Lagos, is anticipated to release a statement once further details become accessible. The incident has garnered considerable attention, raising concerns about safety and emergency preparedness in such expansive institutions.
Authorities are diligently investigating the fire, striving to uncover its cause and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring again.