Terrifying Moment Edo Students Flee Burning Building in Viral Video
A viral video captures the tense moment students in Auchi, Edo State, escaped from a burning two-storey building using a ladder.
A chilling video circulating online has captured the dramatic moment students of a tertiary institution in Edo State narrowly escaped danger after a fire broke out in their residence.
The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, January 19, at a building located behind Farnet Campus 2 in Auchi. In the now viral clip, panic grips the scene as thick smoke fills the upper floors of the two-storey structure, forcing trapped students to find a way out.
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One heart stopping moment shows a male student standing on the balcony of the second floor, hesitating as the smoke grows heavier behind him. Below, fellow students quickly position a ladder against the building. With no other clear route to safety, he carefully climbs down, followed by others who had been trapped inside.
The video has drawn widespread reactions across social media, with many viewers praising the students’ quick thinking and teamwork. Others have expressed concern about the state of safety measures in off campus hostels and student accommodations across the country.
Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported from the incident. However, the episode has reignited conversations about fire preparedness, building standards, and emergency exits in student housing.
Many Nigerians are calling on school authorities, landlords, and relevant agencies to prioritize safety checks and provide basic firefighting equipment in such buildings.
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