Lagos Plank Market Gutted by Fire, Millions Lost

Fire destroys millions of naira worth of property at Ladipo Baale Roundabout Plank Market in Lagos, no casualties reported, investigation reveals power surge as cause.

A devastating fire swept through the Ladipo Baale Roundabout Plank Market in Orile-Iganmu, Lagos State, in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, destroying property worth millions of naira.

Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident, according to Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).

The fire, which began at midnight, ravaged a section of the market, with initial investigations revealing that it started from a pile of planks due to a power surge. The inferno quickly spread to three adjacent shops, causing widespread destruction.

information about the incident.

He said, “No casualties, nor injuries were recorded in the incident.

“A significant quantity of planks and properties equally worth millions of naira, were salvaged by responders during the operation.

“Collaborative efforts of the responders were able to quickly bring the fire under control before it could spread to more shops.

“The agency's response team and members of the Plank Market Association conducted public advocacy on preventive measures, to avoid such incidents in the future.

“LASEMA Response Team, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Nigerian Police Force responded to the emergency.”