Fire guts Access bank’s ATM gallery

Inferno yesterday gutted an Access bank Automated Teller Machine (ATM) gallery at Ikotun, mainland Lagos.The fire, which was said to have started around 3:30pm, affected six ATM machines.

It was gathered that the inferno was caused by heat that emanated from the battery powering the machines.

Sources said it took efforts from officials of the Lagos State Fore Service to contain the outbreak.

Spokesman for the bank, Mr. Abdul confirmed the incident, adding that arrangements were being made for a forklift to pull down the gallery.