A fire outbreak has engulfed parts of Gwagwalada Main Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, prompting urgent calls for intervention by emergency responders.
According to an eyewitness, the fire started at about 7pm on Saturday and was still burning as of the time a video of the incident was shared on social media.
The eyewitness, identified as Sani Usman Zakariyya, appealed to the relevant authorities and the fire service to respond swiftly to prevent the flames from spreading and causing further destruction.
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In the video shared on Facebook, he expressed concern over the situation, noting that the fire was yet to be brought under control.
He also explained that security personnel were reportedly reluctant to open the market due to security concerns, further raising fears about the delay in accessing the affected area.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire had not been established, while details of the extent of damage and possible casualties remained unclear.
Emergency authorities are expected to intervene to contain the fire and prevent further losses.
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