The well timed intervention of the Kwara State Fire Service saved the Ipata Oloje Market in Ilorin from a serious hearth catastrophe on Monday.
The incident, which occurred at about 20:05 hours, particularly affected the mechanic workshops inside the market, comprising about 178 outlets, based on the spokesman of the State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle.
He revealed that preliminary investigation indicated that the hearth was ignited by an unknown one that set refuse on hearth.
The flames rapidly unfold, igniting close by flamable supplies and escalating into the outbreak.
The well timed intervention of the State Fire Service, nevertheless, curtailed the unfold of the hearth and prevented additional injury to the outlets and adjoining constructions inside the market.
The Director of the State Fire Service strongly warned towards the reckless burning of refuse in and round markets, as such negligent acts pose extreme dangers to lives and properties.
He suggested members of the general public to at all times undertake safer waste disposal practices.
