A fire outbreak has ravaged part of Creek Road Market, destroying goods and properties estimated to be worth millions of naira in Old Port Harcourt Township, Rivers State.
The affected section of the market, which had been relocated to Number Three Field, was engulfed by the inferno on Thursday.
It was gathered that traders were seen assessing the extent of the destruction and counting their losses following the incident.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, with traders and eyewitnesses expressing confusion over how the outbreak occurred.
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As of the time of filing this report, no official confirmation of casualties had been reported.
The incident has left affected traders facing significant losses, with the full extent of the damage yet to be determined.
Further details, including the cause of the fire and the response of emergency agencies, are expected to emerge.