Hundreds of shops have been destroyed in an early morning fire outbreak at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State today, August 24.
The fire, which reportedly started around midnight, affected several sections of the market, with traders dealing in gold, furniture, second-hand clothing and other goods said to be among those whose shops were destroyed.
An eyewitness, simply identified as Iya Alia, said the fire started around midnight, although she could not give the exact time.
“The fire started around midnight. I cannot be specific about that time. Those affected were gold sellers, furniture sellers, second-hand clothes sellers and many others. The shops affected were almost 300,” she said.
The fire has since been contained.
The cause of the fire is yet unknown.
