An early morning fire on Monday razed some shops in the Nnamdi Azikwe and Docemo section of the Idumota Market in Lagos State, destroying goods worth millions of Naira.
The fire affected three buildings, including two two-storey structures and one three-storey building in the market popular for clothes, bags and shoes.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LSFS, confirmed the incident on its X handle and said firefighters have been deployed to the scene to salvage the situation.
A statement by the Director, LSFRS, Margaret Adeseye, read: “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 mobilized.
“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 the firefighting operation is ongoing.”
Adeseye further stated that the cause of the fire is yet to be known, and no casualties have been recorded.
“The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. Casualties have not been confirmed at this time. We urge residents to cooperate with emergency personnel and avoid the area for their safety,” she said.
