The fire began at about 11am on Thursday. The fire destroyed a residential storey building. The house shares fence with a popular hospital, Gideon Hospital on Gideon Street in Oke-Ira.
Residents, motorists, and commuters are advised to comply with traffic directives and plan their movements ahead of time to avoid delays. Road closures and heavy traffic are expected around key routes leading to Lagos Island. The public is encouraged to use alternative routes, follow traffic officials directives, and consider public transportation where possible.