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A fire at Lagos’s Alaba International Market destroyed shops and sparked panic, with investigations ongoing.
A major fire tore through Alaba International Market in Lagos on Tuesday evening, destroying numerous shops and sparking panic among traders and bystanders.
The blaze, which broke out in a key electronics and building materials hub along the Lagos-Badagry expressway, was captured in live TikTok footage showing thick smoke and people scrambling to save belongings.
Firefighters responded but struggled to contain the spreading flames, with market security criticized for a delayed reaction.
The incident caused significant damage to the vital commercial center, known across Nigeria and West Africa, and follows a similar fire at Bariga Market three weeks prior.
The cause and full extent of the damage remain under investigation.
Un incendio en el Mercado Internacional Alaba en Lagos destruyó tiendas y provocó pánico, con investigaciones en curso.