An inferno has gutted the popular Ladipo spare parts market in Lagos State, destroying goods worth millions of naira.
Daily Trust gathered that the fire started in the late hours of Friday at exactly 22:54 hours.
Following the distress call, the nearby Isolo Fire Station of the Lagos State Fire Service was drafted to douse the fire.
It was learnt that the fire affected the Hassan Ola Blocks of the market known as Aguyi Ironsi International Trade Centre Ladipo, Mushin.
Upon arrival, firemen called for back-up from other fire service locations and other emergency responders.
It was discovered that the fire rapidly spread across three blocks that housed auto spare parts traders within the market and was aided by combustible substances stored around the affected locations.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Adeseye Margaret, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, said the fire was curtailed from further spread to other blocks through the swift professional intervention of firefighters and other emergency responders.
According to her, an investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the fire.
Daily Trust
Osun man on death row for fowl theft shares how police subjected 17-year-old self to…
Oil cabal sponsoring blackmails against Tompolo, Otuaro, Kyari, say Ijaw youths Stakeholders under the Ijaw…
NURTW scribe felicitates Nigerians on Xmas, urges caution The General Secretary of the National…
Why we displayed 'Jesus Christ is not God' banner at Lekki mosque -Imam …
CBN fines bank found hoarding cash N150m The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed…
Lagos-Calabar coastal road: Train track work begins 2025, says minister The Federal Government plans to…