Popular Ebute Ero Market in Lagos State has been gutted by a night fire which destroyed many lock-up shops.
Daily Trust learnt that the fire started in the early hours of Saturday, affecting a section of the market located near a police station and Carter Bridge in Lagos Island.
Margaret Adeseye, Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.
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She, however, said the fire was prevented from escalating and brought under control following intervention by firefighters.
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She added that no casualties had been reported from the incident but investigation was ongoing to determine the number of shops affected and the estimated value of losses incurred.
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