There is an ongoing fire incident at Yaya Abatan, Ogba, Lagos, OduNews.com can confirm.
Trucks of the Lagos fire service are however present to put off the fire.
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According to an eyewitness account obtained by OduNews.com. the fire sparked out as some unidentified persons close by were burning tyres. The moment the fire got out of hands, they took to their heels.
6:48 PM: As at the time of filing this report, there is a truck from the fire service trying to put off the fire but all of sudden, another wild spark went off from another end. This situation is yet to be suppressed and motorists are advised to use an alternative route.
Current situation at Yaya Abatan, Ogba in Lagos …. Fire guts Plaza beyond control pic.twitter.com/iXiCJFpzSB
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More details to follow…