Crimes

Fire razes shops in Ladipo market

Fire has razed some buildings at the Ladipo auto spare parts market in the Mushin area of Lagos State.

It was gathered that the inferno occurred at about 10:54 pm on Friday at Hassan Ola Blocks of Aguyi Ironsi International Trade Centre, Ladipo market.

Confirming the fire outbreak via a statement, the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said the cause of the incident had yet to be ascertained.

Adeseye said there was no report of injury or loss of life during the incident.

She added that the inferno spread across three blocks that housed auto spare parts traders within the market.

Adeseye stated: “The fire, which was reported at 22:54 hours Friday following a series of calls, was swiftly doused by the nearby Isolo Fire Station of the Agency.

“Upon arrival, firemen called for back-up from other Lagos Fire Service locations and other emergency responders.

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“It was discovered that the fire rapidly spread across three blocks that housed auto spare parts traders within the market and were aided by combustible substances stored around the affected locations.

“The fire was, however, curtailed from further spread to other blocks through the swift professional intervention of firefighters and other emergency responders.

“The situation would demand a thorough and collaborative investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire.

“There was no report of injury or loss of lives during the incident.

“The Agency sympathises with those who lost goods, wares and property in the unfortunate incident,” the statement read.

TheStar

Segun Ojo

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