Photos: 80-year-old man burnt to death in fire outbreak caused by boiling ring

An 80 year old man identified as Godwin Oyia early morning today lost his life after a boiling ring in his apartment caused a fire outbreak that consumed him.

According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency - LASEMA, they had received a distress call at about 10:40 am on (13/09 /2016) regarding a fire incident at No 5 Aborishade close, Lawanson, Surulere.

According to the investigation carried out by the Agency's ERT at the scene of the incident, it was discovered that boiling ring was being used at the last room on the top floor led to the outbreak of fire
that engulfed the whole building.

Unfortunately, the man aged 80 years old lost his life to the inferno as he was burnt dead in the room where the fire started from.

The whole of the top floor of the building was completely burnt down, however the downfloor was salvaged by the combined efforts of the Agency's ERT, the Nigeria Red cross and the Lagos State Fire Service (Isolo division, alausa division and Ilupeju division )

The dead body was recovered by the Agency Emergency Response Team and handed over to the Nigeria Police Force.

The General Manager LASEMA Mr. Michael Akindele said proper investigation said proper investigation would be conducted on the incident, he however advised Lagosians to ensure safety by switching off all electrical appliances when not in use at home or in the office.