Seven persons have been rescued following a fire incident at the headquarters of the West African Examination (WAEC) in Lagos State. 

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the incident started due to a power surge.

The agency said in a statement sent to newsmen that the fire started on the 3rd floor of the 12-storey building.

A total of seven female staff of the corporation were trapped on the 5th and 7th floors and were safely evacuated due to the swift response of the Rescue team on the ground. The fire has also been put off and dampening down concluded.