{
  "id": 17485987,
  "title": "Fire destroys 75 buildings, 35 temporary structures at Kano timber market",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/fire-destroys-75-buildings-35-temporary-structures-at-kano-timber",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-31T20:52:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/31/fire-destroys-75-buildings-35-temporary-structures-at-timber-market-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating fire has ravaged 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures at Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano State. The alarming incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 7:39 am, as reported by PFS Kabiru Isah Jafaru, the Kano State Fire Service Public Relations Officer. According to Jafaru, the fire department received an urgent distress call from a timber dealer, Alhaji Abba, and promptly dispatched firefighters from various stations across the metropolitan area. Upon their arrival, the team discovered that the flames had spread to multiple sections of the market before they could respond. Jafaru stated that the fire resulted in the destruction of 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures within Kofar Ruwa Timber Market. The firefighters managed to gain control over the situation, averting the flames from spreading to other parts of the market. Jafaru urged traders and business owners to remain vigilant and follow necessary safety measures, particularly during the upcoming harmattan season.",
  "summary": "A fire outbreak has destroyed 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures at Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service Public Relations Officer, PFS Kabiru Isah Jafaru, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 7:39 am on Saturday. “We received a […] Fire destroys 75 buildings, 35 temporary structures at…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}