In the heart of Kaduna, Panteka market witnessed a fierce blaze confirmed by the Kaduna State Fire Service.
The timber section bore the brunt of the incident, with Director Mr Paul Aboi stating that distress calls poured in, beginning with Mr Sadiq Mohammed at 1 a.m. on Wednesday.
Amidst the early morning chaos, no lives were lost, and traders escaped unharmed.
The cause of the fire remains a mystery, prompting ongoing investigations.
The collaborative efforts of state and Federal Fire Services successfully extinguished the flames.
Chairman Mohammed Abubakar of the wood section praised the swift response of the Fire Service.
The fire erupted at 1:10 am, with firefighters tirelessly working until 8 am, assisting traders in salvaging their belongings.
The extent of the financial loss is yet to be determined, and a committee is in place for this evaluation.
