A wave of panic swept through parts of Lagos in the early hours of Saturday after a fire broke out at a market in the Yaba area of the state.
The blaze, said to have started around 3 a.m., ravaged several shops within the market. Eyewitnesses reported that a large quantity of goods was destroyed as the fire spread.
Videos seen by First Daily correspondent on Facebook showed thick smoke and flames engulfing parts of the market, while traders and residents scrambled to salvage belongings.
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As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire had yet to be ascertained, while there was no official statement from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on the extent of damage or possible casualties.
Efforts to contain the blaze were ongoing as residents called for improved emergency response to prevent further losses.