The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that a fire outbreak early this morning at a popular shopping district in Damaturu has destroyed 46 shops and stalls, impacting approximately 105 business operators.
SEMA announced that investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage and to identify urgent relief measures for those affected.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established, but some residents suspect it was triggered by a power surge around 3:20 a.m. Firefighters from the Yobe State Fire Service responded swiftly to the distress call, managing to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby shops and homes.
Fire incidents are common in the harmattan season, especially in markets and residential areas, due to the dry, windy conditions prevalent in this region. Authorities are urging residents and business owners to take precautionary measures to prevent future occurrences.
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