Fire outbreak has been reported at some sections of the popular main market in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The cause of the fire, which reportedly started around midnight, is yet to be ascertained.
Reports say two blocks of shops within the section of the market known as Kano Street have so far been razed by the inferno.
Firefighters are reportedly battling to put out the blaze, according to further reports.
The Fire Chief, Engr Martin Agbili, is quoted to have said that his men were promptly deployed to the area immediately he was alerted.
He said: “At about 0220hrs (2.20am) of Monday 28-11-2022, Anambra State Fire Service, received a distress call of fire outbreak at Kano Street behind Main Market, Onitsha.
“However, we deployed our fire truck and firefighters to scene of fire and they have been working there. They have gone for refilling of the fire truck twice.”
* Details later…