Fire razes over 110 structures at Kano timber market

A fire outbreak has gutted no fewer than 110 structures at the Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday morning, destroyed goods and properties within the commercial facility.

The Kano State Fire Service confirmed that the affected sections include 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures.

Firefighters were deployed from various stations across the Kano metropolis after receiving a call at about 7:39 a.m. from a timber dealer identified as Alhaji Abba.

Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, PFS Kabiru Isah Jafaru, stated that the quick intervention of the operatives prevented the blaze from spreading to other parts of the market.

“The fire affected 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures within the timber market”.

The service confirmed that no casualties were recorded during the incident. Jafaru added that the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, as investigations are ongoing.

Meanwhile, the Executive Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, commended the firefighters for their response. He urged traders and business owners to remain vigilant and maintain safety protocols to avert fire outbreaks, particularly during the harmattan season.