Fire razes shop at Balogun market

A four-storey building was razed by fire at the popular Balogun market in Lagos on Thursday.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the fire outbreak in a statement.

According to NEMA, the fire started at around 12:45am and was on for over two hours before it was put off.

There was however no casualty.

“A market fire outbreak at 5 Gbajumo Street, Balogun market, Lagos Island involving a 4 Storey dealing on clothes and shoe.

“The fire started at about 0045 hours and the concerted efforts of fire men from the Federal and state put out the fire at about 0300.

“However, while dampening was ongoing, the fire started again at about 0600 hours and presently, the fire has been brought under total control.

“The fire has been contained without spreading to other building so far.

“No injury or death has been noticed,” the statement read.