A devastating fire ravaged Dosunmu Market on Lagos Island, Lagos State, for the second time in just one month, marking another tragic incident for the bustling commercial hub.
The confirmation came from Ibrahim Farinloye, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Zonal Coordinator, South-West, who provided updates to the media on Tuesday afternoon.
Intense flames engulfed several high-rise structures within the market, as depicted in a series of alarming photographs circulating online.
Efforts to combat the blaze involved swift mobilization of Fire Service personnel and other relevant agencies, yet the full extent of the damage remained undetermined at the time of the report’s filing.
This latest incident occurred merely weeks after a prior fire outbreak razed four buildings within the same market area, underscoring the recurrent challenges faced by local authorities in safeguarding the bustling commercial district.
Moreover, recent reports highlighted another fire incident that occurred on Monday, this time at a three-storey building situated in Balogun Market along Breadfruit Street, Lagos State.
According to Margaret Adeseye, Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the fire originated from the second floor of the building, exacerbating concerns over fire safety measures in densely populated urban areas.
