Millions Of Naira Goods Lost As Fire Razes 200 Shops At Sapele Market In Delta

Several buildings and goods worth millions of naira were, at the wee hours of Friday, lost to a fire at the Sapele Main Market in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.

No fewer than 200 shops and warehouse stocked with goods were said to have been destroyed in the inferno at the market located along the popularly Sapele Palm Avenue.

A resident of the area, Mr. Gweke Esimagboko, said the inferno was probably caused by an electric spark from an unusual high voltage.

According to him, the warehouse, where the fire started, housed electronics, bags of rice and other wares.

The witness added that another warehouse that was completely destroyed was stocked with electronics, household stuffs and other goods like rice, beans, salt, tomatoes, among others.

It was, however, gathered that men of the Oghara Fire Service eventually rose to the occasion when called upon and were able to prevent the fire from causing more havoc.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Delta State Police Command, DSP Celestina Kalu, confirmed the incident, saying no life was lost.

While describing the loss as regrettable and painful, Kalu said preliminary investigation revealed the inferno was caused by a power surge

Tribune

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