Fire outbreak disrupts Sunday service at Christ Embassy HQ in Ikeja

Publisher — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:40:16 +0000

Scheduled services at the international headquarters of the Christ Embassy Church, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, were disrupted today when fire broke out at the massive edifice Sunday morning.
News of the fire outbreak was broken through multiple videos from the scene shared on X.com on Sunday by congregants.

Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also seen at the scene in efforts to salvage the situation.

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Sharing a video from the location, Augustine tweeting as Chief_Augustin1 on X.com wrote,

“Christ Embassy Church on Billings Way, Oregun, is on fire.

“Serious fire is raging, and men of the Lagos State Fire Service are working hard to put it off. Thank God service hasn’t commenced fully.”

Posting on X, @Guavv918 said,

“JESUS CHRIST… I just got to church. And the building is on fire. Christ Embassy Church.. Head Quarters (CELVZ) Billings way Ikeja is on fire. Love World Convocation Arena Is On Fire. God have Mercy.”

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and there have been no reports of casualties at this time, even as residents and church members have gathered at the scene.

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Fire outbreak disrupts Sunday service at Christ Embassy HQ in Ikeja