Five confirmed dead after Lagos market fires
A fire at the Great Nigeria Building in Balogun Market, Lagos Island, has claimed five lives as more bodies were recovered from the rubble. Another blaze broke out at the Arena Market in Oshodi, affecting several container shops. Emergency responders have been working to recover victims and support affected families. The owners of the Great Nigeria Building, the Shitta-Bey family, have expressed their condolences and pledged assistance.
What happened
- The death toll from the Great Nigeria Building fire rose to five after two more bodies were found on Sunday.
- The Arena Market in Oshodi suffered a fire on Monday evening, damaging 10 container shops mainly used for clothing materials.
- Emergency services responded quickly to both incidents, containing the fires and preventing further spread.
- Several victims remain missing, with families searching for loved ones and emergency crews continuing recovery efforts.
- The Shitta-Bey family, owners of the Great Nigeria Building, assured the public of ongoing support and efforts to restore the property.
