In the early hours of Wednesday, a devastating fire swept through the timber section of the renowned Panteka market in Kaduna, as confirmed by Mr. Paul Aboi, Director of the Kaduna State Fire Service.
The fire, first reported by Sadiq Mohammed around 1 a.m., prompted a swift response from the fire department.
Director Aboi reassured that no lives were lost, and there were no injuries reported among the traders.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, with investigations currently underway. The collaborative efforts of both state and Federal Fire Services successfully extinguished the blaze.
Chairman of the wood section, Mohammed Abubakar, acknowledged the prompt response of the Fire Service and expressed gratitude for their continuous assistance even after the fire was controlled.
The fire, which started at 1:10 a.m., led to substantial losses, yet to be quantified.
Abubakar stated, “The Fire Service did well in putting out the fire and after the fire was put off, the firemen still remained behind to assist traders’ salvage what was left until the early hours of 8am.”
Abubakar disclosed that the estimated total loss to the fire had yet to be ascertained, adding that a committee had been set up to determine the exact lost in monetary terms to the fire incident.
“We are appealing to government agencies and well-meaning Nigerians to come to our aid,’’ he added.