A survivor has been rescued 11 days after a fire led to the collapse of a building on Lagos Island, in an incident that has stunned residents and traders in the area.
The incident occurred at the Great Nigeria House, located within a busy market district on Lagos Island. Reports indicate that the building caught fire on Christmas Eve before collapsing, triggering panic and leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
Rescue teams, who had continued search operations despite fading hopes, discovered the survivor alive beneath the rubble nearly two weeks after the incident. Many have described the rescue as miraculous, considering the length of time the individual was trapped.
The development sparked widespread reactions on social media, with users expressing relief and attributing the survival to divine intervention.
Authorities are yet to disclose the exact cause of the fire, while investigations remain ongoing. Meanwhile, emergency responders continue efforts to secure the surrounding area and assess the full extent of the damage.
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