A major fire outbreak has been reported at a commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, with videos of the incident spreading rapidly online.
The incident, which occured on Thursday, June 18, 2026, reportedly affected a structure housing banking and commercial operations within the Lagos business district.
Videos circulating online showed thick smoke billowing from the building as firefighters battled to contain the inferno.
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Unconfirmed reports circulating across social media platforms claim that at least 37 people lost their lives in the tragedy.
37 feared dead as fire guts Polaris Bank building in Lagos Island. pic.twitter.com/AUm2MW20oN
— Temitope Hassan (@temihat) June 18, 2026
