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Fire Breaks Out at Polaris Bank on Lagos Island, Sparks Panic and Viral Misinformation

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A fire outbreak at a Polaris Bank building on Lagos Island caused panic in the city’s busy commercial district on Thursday morning, triggering a rapid emergency response and heavy traffic disruption around the Central Bank axis.



(bank fire. Photo by Gbdaniel001)

A fire broke out around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday at a Polaris Bank building on Lagos Island, Nigeria’s busy commercial hub, prompting a swift emergency response.

Firefighters arrived with hoses, ambulances were placed on standby, and traffic officials rerouted vehicles around the Central Bank area to manage the disruption.

The incident quickly drew attention on social media, with eyewitness videos circulating widely alongside praise for the responders.

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However, unverified claims suggesting 37 deaths also began spreading online, with many users pushing back and dismissing the figures as misinformation.

As of the time of reporting, no official confirmation of casualties had been issued by relevant authorities.

The incident has reignited longstanding concerns about building safety standards within Lagos’ commercial core, an area known for its dense infrastructure and frequent reports of fire-related incidents.

 

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