Man heroically holds on to baby while hanging off balcony as fire engulfs building (video)

NIGERIA – A man in Lagos was seen heroically clinging to a second-floor balcony while carrying a baby to escape a burning building.

Onlookers gathered below, watching anxiously as he held on with the child in his arms.

Eventually, a ladder was brought and placed against the wall, allowing him to climb down safely.

Firefighters arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze.

Although property was destroyed, no lives were lost in the incident.

Watch the video below.