Key Points:
- A fire breaks out at a UBA branch on Broad Street. Phone clips show thick smoke and tense screams.
- Cause stays unknown for now. Crews and shop staff move fast. We will track firm, clear facts.
- Clips place the blaze at Afriland Towers on Broad Street. The tower hosts a UBA branch, per posts today.
It is a live scene right now in Lagos. Fire burns at a UBA site on Broad Street.
People shout and run as smoke fills the lane. Cars slow down and block the road near the branch.
What we know about the UBA Lagos fire
Short phone clips from Broad Street show flames and smoke. Shouts rise as people leave the bank and nearby shops.
Early posts tag the tower as Afriland Towers. Posters say a UBA branch sits in that tower.
We have no word yet on cause or harm. We will add firm, clear facts as they land.
Crowds spill toward Marina and CMS as fear grows. Traffic builds fast on the narrow lanes near the scene. You may recall a viral night at De Chandelier and that Victoria Island nightclub receipt that set Lagos abuzz last week.
Social clips and first on-scene voices
A post by @daveplayblogger reads, “UBA Bank in Lagos Island is currently on fire.” The clip shows black smoke and a loud rush of feet.
Another reel says, “Panic at Broad Street as fire engulfs Afriland Towers.” The video frames a tall block with smoke near the roof. Please treat all clips with care. More checks will firm up each claim.
What officials have said so far
We checked feeds for quick, firm notes from state teams. We will update once the fire service drops facts.
If you are close, call 112 or 767 right now. Those lines reach Lagos emergency teams at once.
Keep clear of the scene so crews can work fast. Share only clips that show safe views and real time.
Lagos has seen fire scares on Broad Street in past years. Shops and banks sit wall to wall on that strip. City teams often route calls through 112 and 767 in such times.
In other recent Lagos news, police still track tips in a recent missing-person alert. Stay safe and keep lines free for fresh leads.
