A recent fire incident at the Karar Yan Katako market in Sokoto State resulted in the destruction of approximately 563 shops, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. The fire burned for two days before being contained. The affected area was primarily the building materials section of the market. This unfortunate event marked the second fire incident at the market within three weeks. The shops that were impacted specialized in wood, roofing materials, pipes, and fittings.
The Sokoto State Fire Service successfully controlled the fire after a strenuous effort. The initial outbreak of the fire was reported at around 3:15 am on Tuesday, leading to extensive damage to the shops and their contents. The financial losses are estimated to be over N50 million due to the destruction of various valuable goods.
This incident follows a previous fire in January that ravaged the Kara Grains Market in Sokoto, causing significant damage to grains and properties worth millions of naira. The community is still reeling from the impact of these back-to-back tragedies. The cause of the fire at the Karar Yan Katako market is still under investigation.