BREAKING: Fire engulfs Christ Embassy headquarters in Lagos

Christ Embassy Church headquarters in Oregun neighbourhood of Ikeja, Lagos State have been completely taken over by fire.

The enormous structure being engulfed by fire has also been seen in numerous videos on X.

The fire which broke out early hours of Sunday caused a significant damage to the church property, sending shock waves throughout the immediate community and beyond.

Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also said to have arrived at the scene to try and put out the fire.

The area has been cordoned-off by the police to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

The church is headed by influential pastor, Chris Oyakhilome.

‘It’s under control’

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Fire Rescue Service has called for calm, assuring Lagosians that the fire is under control.

In a voice note sent to our reporter, the Director of the Service, Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, said firefighting is ongoing, adding that no life is involved.

She also said that they will give an update after the firefighting.

“This is to tell Lagosians to be calm, the fire outbreak at Christ Embassy headquarters in Ikeja is under control right now. As at the time of the voice note, no life involved.

“The fire is under control, at the end of the firefighting, we will update report. Let us be calm, firefighting is ongoing and it is under control,” she said.

According to Adeseye, the fire outbreak was reported at 07:27. She added that firefighting units from Alausa and Ikeja fire stations were promptly dispatched and arrived at the scene by 07:36 hours.

“The church auditorium was found to be engulfed in flames. The fire is currently under control.

“In addition, excavator is being used to pull down some parts of the building to ensure complete extinguishment and to prevent further structural collapse.

“The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and investigations are underway to ascertain its origin. No casualties have been reported at this time. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”