Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Fire has razed a section of the popular Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, destroying no fewer than 10 shops and goods worth millions of naira.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the
incident in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the agency, it received an emergency call at
about 5:50 p.m. reporting a fire outbreak at the market located around Bolade,
Oshodi.
Firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene and
arrived within five minutes, successfully preventing the blaze from spreading
beyond the affected area.
Providing details, the Controller of the Service, Margaret
Adeseye, said the fire was limited to a cluster of five 40-foot container shops
arranged in two rows, bringing the total number of affected shops to 10.
She explained that the shops were mainly used for the
storage and sale of clothing materials kept in bales, which fuelled the fire.
However, the swift response of emergency personnel ensured
that the inferno was contained.
“The fire has been completely curtailed and the situation is
under control. There is no threat to other sections of the market,” Adeseye
said.
She assured residents and traders that necessary measures
were taken to protect lives and property, adding that no casualty was recorded.
An investigation has also been launched to determine the
cause of the fire, with further updates to be communicated as needed.
The incident comes days after another major fire outbreak in
Lagos.
A week ago, a massive inferno engulfed the Great Nigeria
Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, affecting several floors of
the high-rise building.
Following an assessment visit to the site, Governor Babajide
Sanwo-Olu announced plans to demolish the affected structure, citing safety
concerns.
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