Goods Worth Millions Destroyed As Fire Guts Idumota Market In Lagos
An early morning fire razed some shops in the Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo section of the Idumota Market in Lagos State on Wednesday, destroying goods worth millions of Naira.
The fire affected three buildings, including two two-storey structures and one three-storey building in the market popularly for clothes, bags and shoes.
According to traders, the fire, which started at 47, Dosunmu Street, escalated to three other buildings at 45, 47, 49A and 49B on the same street.
Some of the responders at the scene include the LASEMA Response team at Lekki alongside LRU Fire, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Federal Fire Men, Nigerian Ports Authority Firemen, LASAMBUS officials, LNSC officials, CBD crew and Nigeria Police Force, under the supervision of the Commissioner for Special Duties and IGR, Mr Gbenga Oyerinde.
However, the rescue team had a serious challenge getting water to contain the inferno.
Confirming the incident, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary LASEMA said: “Investigation revealed that the immediate cause of the fire was due to a power surge after electricity was restored. The responders are combating the fire to prevent further escalation to other adjoining buildings.”
