A fire outbreak has destroyed about 110 shops at Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano metropolis, causing significant damage to businesses and properties.
The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Kabiru Isah-Jafaru, on behalf of the Director of the Service, Sani Anas.
According to the statement Obtained by The News Chronicle on Saturday, the Service received a distress call on Saturday from a timber dealer reporting the fire outbreak.
Anas said firefighters from various stations were immediately deployed to the market to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to other sections.
He explained that upon arrival, the firefighters discovered that the fire had engulfed several parts of the market, affecting 75 permanent shops and 35 temporary shops.
The Director said the firefighters eventually brought the situation under control, preventing the fire from spreading to other shops and nearby structures.
He urged traders and business owners to remain vigilant and observe necessary fire safety measures, particularly as the harmattan season approaches.
The cause of the fire outbreak was not disclosed in the statement
