Fire outbreak causes panic at Yaba market in Lagos
Panic spread in parts of Lagos after a fire broke out at a market in the Yaba area. The incident reportedly started in the early hours, affecting several shops and destroying goods. Videos on social media showed flames and thick smoke as traders and residents tried to save their belongings. Eyewitnesses and social media users described the scene as chaotic, with concerns raised about the emergency response.
What happened
- The fire reportedly started around 3 a.m. and affected shops in the Yaba market.
- Eyewitness Lugar Feliz said firefighters arrived at the scene, but the blaze had already caused significant damage.
- Social media users, including Clinically firm (@GAnorue17378) and Obutexofficial (@Obutex7), reported the fire began since the previous night and continued into the morning.
- Adeoluwa. (@Okunlola_Jude) claimed that shops behind his were completely burnt and raised concerns about the fire service response.
- Another user, Sullex Print and Branding (@SullexBranding), alleged that only one of three fire trucks had water, hampering efforts to control the fire.
