Fire engulfs popular scrap market in Kano

A massive fire outbreak has engulfed the popular scrap market in Kano State, causing significant damage to property worth millions of naira.

The fire reportedly started in the early hours of Wednesday, March 19, 2025. While the exact cause of the outbreak remains unknown, eyewitnesses say the inferno spread rapidly, consuming numerous shops and materials in the market.

Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported so far, but traders and business owners are counting their losses as firefighters battle to bring the situation under control.

Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the incident, while affected traders call for urgent government intervention to aid recovery efforts.

More details to follow…