VIDEO: Balogun Market Fire Caused By Refueling Of Running Generator – LASEMA

Wednesday’s fire that engulfed no fewer than seven buildings at the popular Balogun Market in Lagos State has been attributed to an attempt by a trader to refuel a running generator.

This was according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) which investigated the cause of the fire while it was being put out by firefighters in the state.

LASEMA’s General Manager, Femi Osanyintolu, said the cause of the fire was ascertained after the preliminary investigation carried out by the agency on Wednesday.

While Osanyintolu said no casualty was recorded in the incident, reports indicate that the man who attempted to refuel the generator was killed in the fire.

Some of the buildings said to have been razed in the fire include those at Aloy plaza, Anambra plaza, and Sunnyland plaza.

The incident occurred two months after the a fire outbreak was recorded at the popular market.

Below are videos from the scene of the Balogun Market fire:

The people responsible for this balogun market fire are people who know that the market is dominated by the Igbos and are behind this because they don't want the Igbos to survive, # Jealousy ? God help us Igbos pic.twitter.com/XHkhgaL2je

— Chiben (@Chibenofficial) January 29, 2020

Fire guts buildings at Balogun Market, Lagos Island. Pathetic ??pic.twitter.com/X4VizwjI6h

— Mr Punk ? (@IamMrPunky) January 29, 2020

A very terrible fire incident recently happened at the popular Balogun Market in Lagos. ??

Please RT for awareness and safety. ?? pic.twitter.com/IbRDDigles

— trendy timic ???? (@trendydjtimic) January 29, 2020

Balogun Market Fire January 29, 2020…

This Is Not A Friendly Scene… Stay Safe Guys #balogunmarket pic.twitter.com/MITfUAebzb

— Taofeek T. Gawat ?? (@tfk_gawat) January 29, 2020

– Fire outbreak in Balogun market , Lagos island.

Check #Thread for more video.
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— Postsubman (@Postsubman) January 29, 2020