Fresh blaze hits Singa market, traders fear wider destruction
By Uzair Adam
A raging fire on Saturday tore through Gidan Gilas, popularly known as “Gidan Mai,” at Singa Market, destroying goods and triggering fresh fears among traders that the inferno could spread to nearby buildings.
The Daily Reality gathered that the shops, where provision materials are sold, was engulfed in flames as thick smoke rose into the sky, attracting a crowd of anxious residents and traders. Many were seen making frantic efforts to salvage goods while others attempted to stop the fire from extending to adjoining structures.
Eyewitnesses said parts of surrounding buildings had already been affected, deepening tension across the busy commercial hub. “The fire is still burning, and we are afraid it may catch other shops if help does not come quickly,” one trader said.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the outbreak had not been ascertained, with no immediate trace to what might have triggered the incident.
Officials of the Kano State Fire Service arrived at the scene with a tanker of water, but the supply was quickly exhausted as firefighters battled to contain the flames. Another tanker was later deployed to reinforce the effort.
A private water tanker from Aspira Nigeria Limited also joined the emergency response to assist in extinguishing the fire.
However, several traders expressed concern that the number of tankers on ground may not be sufficient to completely put out the blaze.
They warned that without additional support, the fire could escalate and affect a larger section of the market.
The latest incident comes just weeks after a devastating fire outbreak at Singa Market caused heavy losses for business owners, further compounding the challenges faced by traders in the area.
