A fire incident which occured on Saturday night has razed several shops at the popular Kantin Kwari textile market Kano in Municipal local government area of Kano State.
The inferno which occurred at about 7 pm, started at Gidan Inuwa Mai Mai Bayajidda Street and affected a number of buildings in the middle of the market.
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Confirming the incident, the chairman of the traders association, Amb. Balarabe Tatari explained that the quick intervention by the Federal Fire Service, Kano State Fire Service, private companies and reinforcement from Sabon Gari, Dawanau and Singa Markets prevented the fire from escalating.
“The prompt intervention of Fire Service from Kano State, Federal Fire Service and reinforcement from private companies, Sabon Gari, Dawanau and Singer Markets put out the fire,” he said.
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He said that personnel of the DSS, Nigeria Police Force and other relevant authorities were on ground to provide security around the market.
Amb. Tatari decried over congestion and lack of access roads which he said was the major reason why the fire escalated before the arrival of the fire fighting vehicles.
He urged the state government to redouble efforts towards removing structures obstructing movements and blocking drainages in the market.
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When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi who confirmed the incident, said he had yet to get details on the inferno.
“Yes, there was a fire outbreak in Kantin Kwari market but we’re yet to get details from our personnel who are still there.As soon as we get details, we will get back to you,” he said.
