Another fire outbreak, on Sunday, occurred at the popular Gbagi Market, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
As gathered, the fire caused damage to two shops before emergency response teams swiftly moved in to bring the situation under control.
According to a statement from the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, the distress calls were received from officers at the Gbagi Station, the Divisional Police Officer of the station, and several market leaders at approximately 1:23 p.m.
Akinyemi said: ‘’Gbagi market is on fire and it has been curtained and controlled now.
“We received calls from our officers at Gbagi station, DPO Gbagi station and many market leaders at around 1;23 pm. Our men got there around 1;30pm. 2 shops are well alighted, the fire is under control and the men are still cooling down.”
He added that comprehensive details after the fire truck returns to the headquarters would be given to journalists
The cause of the fire could not be ascertained by the time of filing this report as investigations are ongoing.
