BREAKING: Fire outbreak at Oba Lipede Market, Abeokuta

A fire outbreak occurred at Oba Lipede Market, Kuto in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday night.

The Ogun State Firefighter Service is currently at the scene, working diligently to manage and extinguish the fire.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames and thick smoke rising from the market around 11:30 PM. The quick response from the firefighters has helped contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjacent areas.

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The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Authorities have urged the public to stay calm and avoid the vicinity to facilitate the efforts of emergency responders. No casualties have been reported so far.

The Ogun State Firefighter Service has assured residents that there is no cause for panic and that they are doing everything possible to bring the situation under control.

BREAKIN NEWS Fire outbreak in Lipede Market, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State! 🚒 The Ogun State Firefighter Service is on the scene, effectively managing the situation. Please stay calm. #Abeokuta #OgunState #Lipedemarket Staged Sabinus Boniface Wole Soyinka Rema Spotify pic.twitter.com/nHtLtWmJDN

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Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.