The Federal and Lagos State Fire Service, alongside the LASEMA Fire Department, has successfully extinguished a severe overnight fire at the popular Ladipo Pako Market located on Iganmu Road, Orile, Lagos.
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, disclosed this in a tweet via its official X account on Wednesday.
Recall that Ladipo Plank Market was engulfed in a midnight inferno, resulting in the destruction of goods and property.
However, no lives were lost in the incident, “Fire Incident At Ladipo Pako Market Successfully Contained,” NEMA tweeted.
“Federal and Lagos State Fire Service with LASEMA Fire Service Wing have successfully extinguished a severe overnight fire at the renowned Ladipo Pako Market located on Iganmu Road, Orile, Lagos.
“The Ladipo Pako Market, known for its sawmill and trading in building materials, became engulfed in flames due to the presence of highly combustible materials, including inflammatory wood polish, exacerbated by the dry weather conditions. Despite these challenges, the skilled firefighters efficiently managed to bring the situation under control.
“The exact cause of the fire remains undetermined and will be revealed following the completion of the mop-up operation, which is currently in the damping down stage. No casualties recorded.”
