Fire destroys spare parts worth millions at Ibadan market
By Adejayan Gbenga
Spare parts and vehicle tyres worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire outbreak at Araromi Market in Onipasan, Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The fire incident occurred on Saturday night, affecting several shops where vehicle tyres and spare parts were reportedly stored and sold.
Western Post confirmed that no life was lost in the incident, although the fire caused significant damage to goods and property within the affected section of the market.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists.
According to Akinwande, firefighters arrived at the scene and found used tyres and spare parts engulfed in flames, with the fire threatening surrounding shops and nearby properties.
He said the firefighters immediately commenced operations to contain the blaze and requested reinforcement from the Fire Service Headquarters.
According to him, an additional fire truck was deployed to the scene as backup, helping the firefighters prevent the flames from spreading to other shops in the area.
Akinwande said the prompt intervention of the fire service successfully contained the fire and prevented further destruction of property, while no casualty was recorded.
