In a dramatic escape from a second-floor blaze, a Lagos man dangled off a residential balcony while clutching an infant, before rescuers placed a ladder against the wall and brought both safely to ground level.
According to LindaIkejiTV, who first shared the footage on Instagram, the fire broke out around 10:08 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2025, at a compound in the mainland district. Residents gathered below, watching in horror as the father risked his life to save the child.
Spectators cheered when emergency services arrived: a fire truck soon doused the flames, and firefighters assisted the man down the ladder. “Though properties were damaged, no life was lost in the fire,” the original post noted.
Local fire officials lauded community members for their swift action, emphasizing that bystander response can be crucial before professional help arrives. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service urged residents to install smoke alarms and maintain clear evacuation routes in multi-storey buildings.
The footage has since gone viral across social media, highlighting both the dangers of urban fires and the courage of ordinary citizens who step up when disaster strikes.
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