Tragedy struck the Household of David church on Surulere Road, Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State today, January 31, as fire engulfed the church auditorium.
A video shared online captures the moment the church was burning intensely with thick black smoke emanating from the building.
The sad incident occurred just a few hours before the church’s annual conference, the Mercy Conference, slated to start today.
Confirming the tragic incident, the Lagos State Fire Service spokesperson, Amodu Shakiri, revealed that the auditorium ceiling suddenly overheated, causing it to collapse and ignite a fire.
He added that the damage is being managed by members of the fire department and other relevant agencies.
The lead pastor of the church, Pastor Sola Osunmakinde, went live on his Instagram page moments ago to share the state of the auditorium, and everything was sadly destroyed by the fire.
Watch the videos below,
In other news, a devastating fire outbreak has engulfed a furniture shop located in the Ile Akari Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident, captured in a gripping video, has left residents in a state of panic as the fire continues to rage.
The footage shared online shows thick plumes of smoke coming from the building, while flames consume the structure.
The alarming scene has prompted nearby residents to run for safety.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and efforts to contain the inferno are currently underway. Watch here
