A fire broke out on Friday night at the Idumota spare parts market in Lagos State, destroying goods worth millions of naira. Multiple buildings used as car spare parts shops were engulfed in flames, leaving many traders in despair.
The fire started late Friday night, and emergency services received calls around 10:20 p.m. Rescue teams from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) quickly arrived at the scene and started working to stop the fire.
By the time they arrived at 10:55 p.m., the fire had already spread through several shops. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, investigations are ongoing.
Firefighters from LASEMA, Lagos State Fire Service, and the Federal Fire Service worked together to put out the fire and stop it from spreading to other buildings. Thankfully, no one was injured, and no lives were lost.
Authorities have also started recovering whatever valuable items could be saved from the damaged shops. Efforts to completely put out the remaining fire are still ongoing.
The affected traders are in shock, as their shops were filled with goods worth millions of naira. For many, this was their only source of income. The Idumota spare parts market is one of the busiest markets in Lagos, and the fire has caused a significant loss to the local economy.
The government has assured residents that full investigations will be carried out to find the cause of the fire. They also promise to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.