6,700 traders, 450 shops, others affected by fire at popular Lagos Mandilas market—NEMA

“The impacted traders are estimated to accommodate about 6,700 traders, 450 shops, 30 offices, 2 hotels, 5 restaurants according to the Iya Oja of the Atunwase International Market Mandilas General, Alhaja Adeniji Rashidat who briefed the assessors.

“The fire which started at about 0011 hours began at first floor where an alleged electric wielding activities was going on.

“It was alleged that the people around did not notice the fire until it was too late before fire service was contacted.

The fire also spread to surrounding market stalls at Atunwase International Market with equal extensive damages as the main complex.

“However, officials of Lagos State Safety Commission and Building Control Agency were on ground assessing the integrity of all buildings at the scene.

“However, all structures have been locked down to prevent access to the shop for the safety of traders and the public.

“Other Agencies on ground today are Lagos State Building Control Agency, Lagos Fire services, Red Cross, Nigeria Police, Neighbourhood watch, Lagos Island Local Government Sanitation, Lagos State Business District are currently making efforts at making the scene safer for people.”

6,700 traders, 450 shops, others affected by fire at popular Lagos Mandilas market—NEMA