Fire guts three buildings in Lagos market

In the Idumota neighbourhood of Lagos Island, Lagos State, three structures near the intersection of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo were destroyed by fire on Wednesday.

Videos that users uploaded to X made this clear.
On its X account, the state Fire and Rescue Service verified the occurrence and said that the fire had impacted two two-story buildings and one three-story building.

In an effort to improve the situation, firefighters were dispatched to the area, it was noted.

According to a statement released by Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, "A fire emergency has been reported at the intersection of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo in Idumota, Lagos," by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. After receiving the call at 07:41, emergency services were quickly called into action.

Three buildings—two two-story buildings and one three-story building—were found to be affected by the fire when first responders arrived at 07:58 hours.

"Firefighting operations are being carried out at the location right now."While firefighting activities continue, resources have been dispatched by the fire stations in Ebute Elefun, Ilupeju, and Alausa to properly moderate the situation.

Adeseye stated that there have been no reported injuries and that the origin of the fire is yet unknown.

"Investigations are still underway, and the cause of the fire is still unknown," she continued. At this point, the number of casualties is not confirmed.

Market Idumota is gutted by fire

Market Idumota is gutted by fire
For their own safety, we ask that locals abide by emergency personnel's instructions and stay away from the area.

As previously reported in January, a fire on Broad Street on the Lagos Island Local Government Area destroyed the popular Mandilas building, costing no less than 6,700 dealers their merchandise.

In addition to destroying 450 stores, the fire destroyed 30 offices, two hotels, five restaurants, and the 14-story structure itself, according to the National Emergency Management Agency.