Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
Legos State, Nigeria
In the early hours of Tuesday, a devastating fire erupted at Dosunmu Market, a renowned marketplace nestled in Lagos Island, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the sky and inciting panic among residents and vendors alike.
Eyewitnesses, including one identified as Adunni, swiftly captured the unfolding chaos, sharing a harrowing video online. Adunni recounted the genesis of the inferno, attributing it to a generator explosion within the market premises. “Just in guys,” Adunni’s voice narrated over the footage, “Eko Idumota (Dosunmu) Market on fire due to generator explosion, and no firefighters in sight yet.”
As the flames raged unabated, the situation grew increasingly dire. “The fire keeps going up. People are running for safety,” Adunni’s voice quivered with palpable distress, echoing the frantic scramble for escape amidst the engulfing blaze.
At the time of reporting, the absence of firefighters on the scene compounded the gravity of the situation, leaving bystanders feeling helpless in the face of the raging conflagration.