The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed a fire outbreak at the Itamaga Plank Market in Ikorodu, Lagos. According to a statement from the agency's Head of Public Affairs, Nosa Okunbor, the distress call was received early Wednesday morning, prompting the immediate deployment of the Lion Squad from the Agbowa Base.

The team arrived at the scene around 4:20 AM and discovered that one of the shops was engulfed in flames. After a detailed investigation, it was determined that the fire was caused by a power surge.

Thanks to the swift response and coordinated efforts of the Lagos Response Team (LRT) and the Lagos State Fire & Rescue Service, the fire was quickly contained and extinguished. While the shop was significantly damaged, resulting in the partial loss of goods and property, there were no casualties or injuries reported.

The fire has since been fully extinguished, and emergency responders have secured the area. In addition, market occupants were educated on the safe use of electrical appliances to prevent future incidents.