Traders at the Balogun Market in Lagos experienced another terrible Sunday, as an early morning fire on has destroyed a building at the popular Market located on the Lagos Island area of the state.
Witnesses said that the fire started from one of the market buildings, on Martins Street, Lagos and spread to other parts.
The cause of the inferno could not be ascertained as of press time, but witnesses said that property worth millions of Naira were destroyed by the fire.
Operatives of the Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, as well as other responders, have swung into operation to put out the fire.
However, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, when contacted, said rescue operations are ongoing at the scene as of 1pm when firefighters and other first responders are battling to put out the raging fire.
According to Oke-Osanyitolu, “The Agency responded to distress calls concerning above location and upon arrival at the scene, a shop on top floor of a four storey building was found to be gutted by fire.
“Further information gathered revealed that clothing materials were stored inside the shop.