Polaris Bank says reports of deaths linked to a fire at its Lagos Broad Street branch are false. According to the bank, it has not confirmed any casualties and is working to determine what caused the incident. The bank’s statement responds to claims circulating in the media and online that people died in the fire, including a specific allegation of 34 fatalities. Polaris Bank says it has commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the outbreak and will clarify findings as the process develops. While the reports differ in the specific number of alleged deaths, both outlets describe the bank as publicly rejecting the claims and emphasizing that no deaths have been confirmed. The bank’s position is that the incident is under review and that information currently being shared about casualties is inaccurate. The bank does not provide further details on the fire’s origin in the available reports, but it indicates that its inquiry will establish the cause and related facts.