Fire Guts LASUTH, Management Begins Probe

There was fire outbreak in a section of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital on Thursday.

According to a statement posted on the hospital’s X handle, the fire started at the Information and Communications Technology unit of the hospital.

The statement read, “A mild fire started at the Information and Communications Technology Unit of the hospital at about 2pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

“The fire service arrived promptly, and the fire has been completely put out. There were no casualties.

“We want to reassure the public and our esteemed clients that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure their continued safety.

“At this time, investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the extent of damage to the hospital infrastructure.”