A fire outbreak at Olusola Saraki Market in Ilorin, Kwara State, destroyed goods worth millions of Naira on Friday night. The fire, which started at around 9:36 pm, affected seven shops out of 276 in the market.
Key Points:
1. Cause of the Fire: Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a power surge due to fluctuating power supply from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).
2. Affected Shops: The fire destroyed shops selling clothing materials, provisions, soft drinks, and meat.
3. Fire Service Response: The Kwara State Fire Service responded promptly to the distress call and contained the fire, limiting the damage to seven shops.
4. Sympathy and Warnings: The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, sympathized with the affected shop owners and urged everyone to adopt fire safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
Damage and Response:
1. Goods Destroyed: Goods worth millions of Naira were destroyed in the fire.
2. Market Community: The market community is shaken by the incident, with many traders counting their losses.
3. Fire Safety Measures: The incident highlights the need for fire safety measures in markets and public places.
Source: Punch
