A devastating fire outbreak has ravaged the Araromi spare parts market in Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, leaving properties worth millions of naira in ruins. The blaze, which began around 2am on Saturday, has continued to rage, with firefighters from the Oyo State Fire Services struggling to bring it under control.
The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident early Saturday morning, describing the situation as critical. “We are battling with a serious inferno at Agodi-Gate. Help us to call water tanker owners to assist us. We are still here battling with the situation,” he said.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but the authorities are urging residents and tanker owners to support efforts to contain the blaze. The Oyo State Fire Services is working tirelessly to bring the situation under control, but the assistance of water tanker owners is crucial in combating the inferno.
The destruction caused by the fire is extensive, with millions of naira worth of properties reduced to ashes. The market, which is a hub for spare parts dealers, has been left in ruins, leaving many traders counting their losses.
The authorities are working to determine the cause of the fire and prevent such incidents in the future. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to bring the blaze under control and prevent further destruction.
