Fire guts Ebute Ero market in Lagos

The Ebute Ero market in Lagos State, has been reportedly gutted with fire.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye on Saturday.

She noted that the fire broke out at the market, near the Police Station adjacent to Carter Bridge, Lagos Island, in the early hours of Saturday.

She however stated that the Swift response of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, prevented the fire from spreading and minimised the damages caused.

“While the fire has been extinguished, it resulted in the loss of several lock-up shops within the bungalow structures that trade in various tools and kitchenware,” the statement added.

Adeseye further noted that an enumeration is ongoing to determine the number of shops affected and the estimated value of the losses incurred.