A fire outbreak on Tuesday hit the United Bank for Africa (UBA) branch on Lagos Island, forcing some staff to jump from the building’s windows to escape.
A branch of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on Lagos Island was engulfed by fire on Monday, forcing some staff to attempt desperate escapes through windows.
A viral video on social media showed workers trying to jump from the storey building as the blaze intensified.
The cause of the fire remains unclear, and emergency agencies are yet to issue an official statement. However, efforts to bring the situation under control are currently ongoing.
Watch video below:
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Moment UBA bank staff jumps from storey building while trying to escape during the ongoing fire outbreak at UBA bank branch in Lagos Island pic.twitter.com/EQrPwIKoy6
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