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Many Trapped As Fire Engulf WAEC Head Office In Lagos

Many are trapped as fire engulfs WAEC head office in Lagos.

Glamtush reports that an early morning fire outbreak has been reported at the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Yaba, National Office, Lagos.

Tjis online platform understands that while the cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained, it was gathered the the inferno started at about 6.50 am, and flames burst out in the middle of the high-rise building.

According to Vanguard, as at 7.15 am, the cause of the fire was still unknown. It was reported that the fire broke out from the middle of the high-rise building and those trapped in the building were seen frantically calling for help.

This online platform gathered  that firefighters from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have arrived the scene of the incident to extinguish the fire as of the time of filing this report.

An eyewitness said a staff of the Council believed to have been trapped in between some floors was observed attempting to jump through the window of the 12-floor magnificent building to escape being suffocated.

None of the Council officials could be reached for further details.

GLAMTUSH

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