A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday at the Elegushi Model Market complex in the Lekki area of Lagos State, destroying 48 shops. Witnesses reported that the blaze spread rapidly through the market, consuming goods worth millions of naira before firefighters arrived at the scene.
Emergency responders, including officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, battled to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. While no casualties have been confirmed, traders lamented heavy losses as the incident disrupted business activities in the bustling market.
Authorities have launched investigations into the cause of the fire, with calls for improved safety measures and stricter enforcement of fire prevention protocols in markets across the state. The tragedy underscores the recurring challenge of fire outbreaks in Lagos markets, which continue to threaten livelihoods and economic stability.
