JUST IN: Millions Lost As Fire Ravages Tejuosho Market In Lagos

A devastating fire ravaged several wooden shanties at Tejuosho Market in the Yaba area of Lagos State, on Wednesday afternoon leading to damage of property worth millions of naira.

Despite the extensive destruction, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries as of the time of reporting.

The blaze reportedly ignited around 12:30 pm at the market situated along Tejuosho Canal, an area that houses both shops and residences. The fire is believed to have started in one of the rooms where a resident had left food unattended on a gas cooker.

The flames rapidly spread to multiple wooden structures along the canal, creating chaos as residents fled the scene in a panic. Emergency services swiftly responded to the incident, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Lagos Fire Service, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and Lagos Neighbourhood Security Watch, among others.

Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, and Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed that the fire had been brought under control and that rescue operations were ongoing.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, “Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that several wooden shanties at the along Tejuosho canal were gutted by fire.

“Fire combat is presently ongoing to prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining buildings like NTA , Oba Tejuosho House, and other residential estates in the environ. Rescue operation still ongoing.”

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