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<h2>A fire incident occurred within the Information and Communications Technology Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (<a href="https://naijanews.com/topic/lasuth/">LASUTH</a>) on Thursday.</h2>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that the incident, which started around 2 pm on April 4, 2024, prompted immediate action from the hospital's emergency response team and the arrival of the fire service, which successfully contained the blaze.</p>
<p>The hospital, through its official X social media account, released a statement addressing the fire outbreak.</p>
<p>The statement detailed, <em>"A mild fire started at the Information and Communications Technology Unit of the hospital at about 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024."</em></p>
<p>Fortunately, no casualties were reported as a result of the incident.</p>
<p>The hospital’s administration has moved quickly to calm any fears among its clients and the general public, emphasizing its commitment to safety.</p>
<p><em>"We want to reassure the public and our esteemed clients that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure their continued safety,"</em> the statement read.</p>
<p>Reports disclosed that LASUTH officials had initiated an investigation to uncover the cause of the blaze and evaluate the extent of the damage to the hospital's infrastructure.</p>
<p>However, the hospital continues to operate and provide healthcare services to its patients, undeterred by the incident.</p>
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<p>A fire outbreak has once more inflicted damage on the Gamboru market, located in the Customs area of Maiduguri, Borno State‘s capital.</p>
<p>This incident marks another distressing occurrence for the market, which experienced similar fires on March 18 and November 13, 2023.</p>
<p>Alhaji Usman Tar, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, confirmed the incident, noting that the fire ignited in the Layin Yan Katako and the market’s outer sections.</p>
<p>The blaze, which erupted around 10 pm on Wednesday, was successfully quelled by the prompt response of the fire service personnel.</p>
<p>The Gamboru market, renowned as the largest perishable goods market in Maiduguri, has been a recurrent victim of fire outbreaks, raising concerns about safety standards and fire prevention measures in the bustling trading hub.</p>
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