Fire Razes Alaba International Market in Lagos State [Video]

The Alaba International market in Lagos State has been gutted by fire.

Eko Hot News reports that a raging fire engulfed sections of the Alaba International market in Lagos state, southwest Nigeria, on Tuesday evening, destroying numerous shops and triggering chaos among traders.

The Alaba International market fire news was shared through a live TikTok broadcast by user KB Clothings. The broadcast showed thick black smoke rising into the sky as devastated traders watched in anguish.

In the video seen by this reporter, some traders broke down in tears over their losses, while others desperately attempted to retrieve their goods before the flames spread further.

The  Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service officials were on the scene, battling to contain the inferno.

Some eyewitnesses reported that the blaze swept through several locked shops and warehouses, with some traders accusing the market security personnel of responding too slowly when the fire started.

Watch the Alaba International Market fire video below…

Fire Engulfs Several Shops at Popular Alaba Market in Lagos state this night. pic.twitter.com/0ycqxQ2PXk

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