This was based on the findings of the investigation conducted by the fire division of the Department of Public Safety.
DPS spokeswoman Lei Ogumoro said that fire and patrol units responded to the scene three minutes after receiving a call for assistance at 1:30 a.m.
She added that the fire was eventually brought under control at 2:05 a.m.
Ogumoro said scene investigation results showed that the severe heat and smoke damage was isolated to a room in an occupied office space.
She said fire personnel discovered that the aluminum window and door framing had melted and the gypsum board had indications of a “clean burn” at the particular office where the fire started.
“Investigators discovered that the electrical wiring, found at the corner of the room, showed indications of globule. This reveals that there was a short circuit and overloading, which started the fire,” Ogumoro said.
She added that the amount of fuel available in the room also aided the spread of the fire and generated extensive heat.
There were no reports of any injuries.
“The fire prevention section’s findings further indicate that the cause of the fire was found to be accidental,” Ogumoro said.
Attorney Robert O’Connor, one of the occupants of the law offices, said earlier that the fire started from a battery pack of a computer inside the office of attorney Joseph Horrey.
He said the fire damaged two of their offices but all their files were untouched.
The fire temporarily crippled business for most of the over 40 establishments occupying the eight-story building on Aug. 4.
