Close Call: Darey Art Alade's Family Survives Car Fire on 3rd Mainland Bridge

Darey Art Alade's Family Escapes Car Fire on 3rd Mainland Bridge A fire engulfed the family car of popular Nigerian musician Dare Art Alade and his wife, Deola, on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos on June 7, 2025. The incident occurred around 4 pm, according to a social media post by Deola. The video shows the car completely destroyed by fire, with thick black smoke billowing into the air. However, Deola reports that everyone escaped safely, emphasizing their gratitude for their lives being spared. "Yesterday, around 4pm, our car caught fire on the 3rd Mainland Bridge and burnt to the ground," Deola shared on social media. "We're incredibly grateful that the driver made it out safely. No lives were lost, and that's what truly matters." The video shows several bystanders attempting to extinguish the flames with fire extinguishers before firefighters arrived. The incident caused a temporary traffic disruption on the busy bridge. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Despite the significant loss of their vehicle, the family's resilience and positive attitude in the face of adversity are evident in Deola's post, which ends with a message of thanks to God and those who helped them.