Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Guts Idumota Market In Lagos [Video]

A fire outbreak has engulfed three buildings located at the junction of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo in the Idumota area of Lagos State.

The fire reportedly erupted around 7 am on Wednesday, causing extensive damage to the vicinity and destroying several shops and warehouses containing goods valued at millions of naira.

Among the affected structures were two 2-storey buildings and a three-storey building situated around the Idumota market.

Margaret Adeseye, the director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), confirmed the incident in a statement, saying that the casualty toll and the cause of the fire are yet to be determined.

Firefighters were at the scene to control the fire. and also reduce the rate of damages.

The statement reads, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has been alerted to a Fire emergency at the intersection of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo in Idumota, Lagos. At 07:41 hours, the call was received, and emergency services swiftly mobilised.

“Upon arrival at 07:58 hours, it was discovered that the fire encompasses three buildings, including two 2-storey structures and one three-storey building.

“Currently, firefighting efforts are underway at the scene.

“The fire stations at Ebute Elefun, Ilupeju and Alausa have deployed resources to mitigate the situation effectively as firefighting operations are ongoing.

“The cause of the Fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. Casualties have not been confirmed at this time.”

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