A fire outbreak has destroyed vehicle spare parts and tyres worth millions of naira at Araromi Market in Onipasan, Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The incident occurred on Saturday night, affecting several shops where vehicle tyres and spare parts were stored and sold.
No life was lost in the fire, according to the Oyo State Fire Service.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying firefighters responded promptly after receiving the distress call.
Akinwande said firefighters arrived at the scene to find disused tyres and spare parts engulfed in flames, with the fire threatening nearby shops and properties.
He explained that the crew immediately commenced firefighting operations and requested reinforcement from the Fire Service Headquarters. An additional fire truck was subsequently deployed to support the operation.
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The fire service chief said the prompt intervention of the firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to other shops within the market and helped avert further destruction.
He added that no casualty was recorded in the incident.
The cause of the fire and the exact value of goods destroyed had yet to be established as of the time of the report.
The incident has, however, raised concerns among traders over fire safety and the protection of goods in markets across the state.
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