BREAKING: Fire guts Balogun market in Lagos

Fire has broken out at the popular Balogun Market in Lagos.

However, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said that the fire is under control.

In a statement by its Director, Margaret Adeseye, the fire service said: “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending to a fire outbreak at the famous Balogun Market which involved the topmost floor of a five storey building. The fire is however under control as mitigation are on to limits it spread.

“Update to follows as situation unfolds.”