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Fire destroys 21 shops at Abuja furniture market

A fire has destroyed 21 shops and a vehicle at the Kugbo Furniture Market in Abuja. Emergency responders confirmed no lives were lost in the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-destroys-21-shops-at-abuja-furniture-market/

Fire destroys 21 shops at Abuja furniture market

A devastating fire engulfed 21 shops and a vehicle at the Kugbo Furniture Market in Abuja on Friday, leaving no casualties but preventing the blaze from spreading further, according to a statement from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Emergency responders, including the Federal Fire Service, mobilized to the scene at around 11:15 am upon receiving a distress call.

The agency's Emergency Response and Ambulance Bay facilitated crowd control and provided support to firefighters in containing the fire. NEMA confirmed the incident and pledged continued support to affected communities. The blaze was successfully contained by 1:40 pm, and relief items were delivered to flood victims in Rivers State by NEMA.

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