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Market fires in Nigeria
Overview
A series of fires has caused significant property damage across various Nigerian markets. In Ibadan, Oyo State, an early morning blaze at the Bodija International Market destroyed 15 shops in the Iso Ewa section. Officials from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency attributed the incident to a likely electrical surge from faulty wiring. While goods worth millions of naira were lost, no casualties were reported.
Subsequent fires were reported in both Ibadan and Kano. In Ibadan, a fire at Gbaji Market destroyed eight large shops, where officials noted that illegal structures and obstructed access roads hindered firefighting efforts. In Kano State, a blaze at the Kofar Ruwa Timber Market destroyed 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures. Fire services in both regions have urged traders to improve safety measures and maintain fire extinguishers to mitigate risks.
Entities
Kano State Fire Service · Oyo State Fire Service · Ibadan · Moroof Akinwande · Nigeria
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesMarket fires reported in Ibadan and Kano
Fires at Gbaji Market in Ibadan and Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano have destroyed numerous shops and structures, though no casualties have been reported.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesBodija International Market fire destroys 15 shops in Ibadan
A fire destroyed 15 shops at the Bodija International Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, suspected to be caused by faulty electrical wiring. No casualties were reported.
Sources
ekohotblog.com · zalebs.com