A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday at the Araromi spare parts market, located in Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying property worth millions of naira.
The fire, which began around 2 a.m., is still burning as of the time of filing this report, with firefighters working tirelessly to extinguish the flames.
The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident, saying, “We are battling a serious inferno at Agodi-Gate.
“Assistance from water tanker owners is urgently needed.”
The cause of the fire remains unknown as investigations are ongoing.
In another tragic incident on Friday, a fire claimed the lives of a man, his wife, and their grandson in the Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan.
The blaze, which began around 3:46 a.m., consumed a residential building.
These incidents follow a string of fire outbreaks in Ibadan over the past week.
On Sunday morning, a fire destroyed three shops in the city, though quick action by the state fire services prevented further damage to 13 other shops.
Last Friday night, a fire engulfed a Christ Apostolic Church parish in Lagelu Local Government Area during a vigil, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside.
Authorities continue to investigate these incidents while urging residents to exercise caution and adhere to fire safety measures.
