Fire breaks out at Osogbo plastic warehouse, causes panic
Residents and traders in the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, were thrown into panic after a fire broke out at a plastic warehouse. The facility’s proximity to a filling station and the Dugbe Divisional Police Headquarters heightened concerns about the potential spread of the fire. Firefighters responded promptly and worked to contain the blaze as worried onlookers gathered. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unknown.
What happened
- The fire started at a warehouse used for storing plastic containers in the Old Garage area of Osogbo.
- The warehouse is located near a filling station and the Dugbe Divisional Police Headquarters, raising fears of the fire spreading.
- Modupe Olatoye, a nearby trader, said smoke was noticed around 2 p.m. and firefighters were alerted immediately.
- Ibrahim Adekunle, spokesperson for the Osun State Fire Service, confirmed that five fire trucks were deployed to the scene.
- The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and a full investigation will commence after the fire is extinguished.
