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By Abdullahi Tukur
The Bureau Newspaper | June 8, 2025
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State – A devastating fireplace engulfed the favored Wooden and Timber Market, domestically generally known as Kara Market, within the early hours of Sunday, razing dozens of outlets and destroying property price thousands and thousands of naira.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fireplace began unexpectedly and unfold quickly by means of the market earlier than emergency responders and firefighters may arrive. The extent of the harm remains to be being assessed, however merchants say the loss is very large.
Regardless of the depth of the blaze, no lives have been misplaced.
In response to the incident, the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State visited the scene on behalf of the state authorities, the place he donated ₦10 million to help affected merchants and assist them start the method of restoration.
“We deeply sympathize with the victims of this unlucky catastrophe,” he mentioned. “The state authorities is dedicated to supporting them as they get well from their losses.”
The reason for the fireplace stays unknown on the time of this report, although investigations are ongoing.
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