Fire Engulfs Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Damages Nearby Houses

A major fire broke out on Sunday morning at the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa, Ogun State, spreading from an industrial facility to nearby residential buildings.

Videos shared on social media captured thick plumes of black smoke rising into the sky as raging flames consumed parts of the factory complex, triggering panic among residents.

Emergency responders were seen battling the inferno while people in surrounding areas fled for safety.

The fire reportedly started around dawn and is believed to have been caused by a gas explosion at a foam manufacturing company within the industrial park.

The blaze escalated rapidly, extending to several adjoining homes before firefighters could intervene.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene to maintain order and support emergency efforts.

According to him, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Igbesa Division is coordinating activities at the location, while residents have been advised to remain calm and stay away from the affected area.

“Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have been on ground at the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Igbesa, since a distress call was received over an ongoing fire incident,” Babaseyi said in a statement posted on X.

“The DPO, Igbesa Division, is overseeing the situation, while police operatives maintain security as the Fire Service engages the fire, which has since been contained. Members of the public are advised to remain calm and avoid the vicinity.”

As at the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation on casualties or fatalities resulting from the incident.