Fire razes shops at Lagos market
Firefighters are battling a blaze that razed shops at Ikotun Market in Lagos State on Sunday morning. No casualties have been reported so far. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-razes-shops-at-lagos-market/
On Sunday morning, a fire engulfed shops at Ikotun Market, located along Synagogue Road in Lagos State. Firefighters from the Ejigbo and Isolo stations responded to the emergency call at 10:36 am, arriving at the scene to combat the blaze. Video footage captured the aftermath, showing charred structures, collapsed metal roofing, concrete debris, and smoke-filled market stalls.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has not yet identified the cause of the fire. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reported no casualties, and stated that efforts are ongoing to fully extinguish the fire. The road leading to Synagogue has been blocked, and contraflow measures have been implemented to manage traffic.
This incident is part of a recent increase in fire outbreaks in Lagos, with a similar blaze earlier this week causing damage in another market.
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