Fire Destroys Dosunmu Market In Lagos [Video]

A fire broke out in a two-storey building at Dosunmu Market in the Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State.

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According to sources, the incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 11:10 a.m.

When contacted, Amodu Sjakiru, the Head of Public Education at the Lagos State Fire Service, confirmed the occurrence.

Sjakiru stated that the fire affected two-storey buildings, and personnel from the Lagos State Fire Service are currently on-site to prevent further casualties.

The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.

He said, “Fire service personnel are currently on the ground to stop the fire and stop any further casualties. The fire affected two-storey buildings. Details about the fire will be shared soon.”

Watch the video below:

Fire Guts Dosunmu Market In Lagos pic.twitter.com/qUr5s5YyHx

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VIDEO: Fire Guts Lagos Market

A fire broke out at a popular Lagos Island market, Dosunmu Market, on Tuesday.

An X user, Adunni, shared a video from the scene, stating, “Just in guys, Eko Idumota (Dosunmu) Market on fire due to generator explosion, and no firefighters in sight… pic.twitter.com/hmCxDqm9hz

— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) April 9, 2024

The firefighters battling the fire in Lagos Island deserve an award for their bravery ….. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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— Lagosreporters (@Lagosreporters_) April 9, 2024

This comes a few weeks after a fire outbreak engulfed three buildings located at the junction of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo in the Idumota area of Lagos State.