A devastating fire has engulfed the Yar-Dole motorcycle market in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, as firefighters work to contain the blaze.
The fire, which started this evening, has left traders and residents in shock, with numerous shops and stalls burning uncontrollably.
Eyewitnesses report that the flames spread rapidly through the market, a key hub for motorcycles and spare parts in the state. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
“We don’t know the cause of the fire; we just saw flames coming from the motorcycle shops,” an eyewitness said
“The fire service is still battling to put it out.”
At the scene, many traders and shop owners were seen desperately trying to save their goods but were overwhelmed by the intensity of the fire.
Emergency responders from the Zamfara State Fire Service arrived promptly and are working to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.