The West African Examination Council (WAEC) Yaba, National Office, Lagos has been caught in a fire outbreak early this morning 26th October 2022.
Firefighters from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have reportedly arrived at the scene of the incident to help extinguish the fire.
Seven trapped workers have been rescued after the fire broke out.
According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) the fire incident was caused by a power surge on the third floor of the building.
The agency said seven female staff were trapped on the fifth and seventh floors but have been rescued.
“Upon arrival at the aforementioned location, a section of the WAEC HQ multi-story building was found to be on fire,” LASEMA said.
“Further investigations revealed that the fire started on the 3rd floor of the 12-story building due to a power surge.
“A total of seven female staff of the Corporation were trapped on the 5th and 7th floors and were safely evacuated due to the swift response of the Rescue team on the ground. The fire has also been put off and dampening down concluded.
“The combined efforts of the Agency’s team alongside the Agency’s Paramedics, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, UNILAG FIRE, LASAMBUS, and LASTMA are on the ground to ensure a swift recovery.”