Breaking: Early morning fire destroys Trademore Estate Market in Abuja
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A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the only market in Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, causing significant damage.
The blaze reportedly started around 3:30 a.m. shortly after electricity was restored by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). However, the precise cause of the fire remains unclear at this time.
Efforts to ascertain the extent of the destruction or the specific items lost to the flames were ongoing as of the time of this report. Eyewitnesses expressed frustration over the delay in containing the fire, which raged for approximately two hours before firefighters arrived.
Personnel from the Federal Fire Service stations in Sauka and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) responded to the emergency, ultimately extinguishing the flames.
Residents and business owners in the area are now calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and urging authorities to enhance fire safety measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The Trademore Estate market serves as a vital hub for the local community, and the fire is expected to have a significant economic and social impact on the area. Further updates are awaited as investigations continue.
