Firefighters struggled to extinguish a raging fire that gutted the Yar-Dole motorbike market in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State. Due to the uncontrollable burning of shops and stalls, the fire that started this evening has shocked locals and traders.
The fire that broke out this evening has left traders and residents in shock as several shops and stalls burn uncontrollably.
According to witnesses, the market, a significant centre for motorcycles and spare parts in the state, saw the fire spread quickly. The fire’s cause is still a mystery.
The media was informed by an eyewitness that “the fire service is still fighting to put it out, but we don’t know the cause of the fire; we just notice flame from the motorcycle shops.”
Many merchants and store owners were spotted at the site making desperate attempts to save their wares, but they were unable to do so because of the fire’s intensity.
Shortly after the fire was reported, Zamfara State Fire Service emergency personnel came on the spot and attempted to extinguish the fire and stop the flames from spreading.
