A fire outbreak at Gezawa Market in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State has destroyed four containers and eight shops, causing property losses estimated at millions of naira. The incident occurred around 5:15 am on Monday, November 2, 2026, according to the Kano State Fire Service.
The service’s Public Relations Officer, Kabiru Jafaru, confirmed the incident in a statement, explaining that the agency received a distress call from a resident, Ibrahim Sani, who reported the fire. Firefighters were immediately deployed to the market and successfully brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to other sections.
The statement initially reported that one shop, four containers and seven temporary shops were affected, all of which were completely destroyed. The Director of the Kano State Fire Service urged residents to observe fire safety precautions, particularly during the harmattan season, to prevent similar incidents.
The latest outbreak comes days after another fire destroyed at least 110 buildings and structures at Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano metropolis on Saturday, October 31. According to the Fire Service, the earlier incident affected 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures across different sections of the market.
A fire at Gezawa Market in Kano State destroyed four containers and several shops, with losses estimated at millions of naira. The incident occurred just days after another major fire destroyed 110 structures at Kofar Ruwa Timber Market.
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