Mandilas Market, specifically Madras Plaza on Lagos Island, has become the epicenter of a devastating fire, consuming tens of shops and business offices.
The alarming incident, captured in a video sighted by The Naija News.org on social media, has ignited concerns among locals as they witness the chaos unfold.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, leaving authorities scrambling for answers.
The urgency of the situation is evident in the plea heard in the video, urging people to spread the news and prompt relevant authorities to intervene swiftly.
As the footage circulated on Sunday afternoon, the heartbreaking scenes depict a five-storey building ablaze, with a multitude of onlookers left helpless, desperately awaiting the arrival of firefighters and emergency agencies.
A glimmer of hope surfaces as a lone firefighter truck is captured on video, racing against time to enter the market for a crucial intervention.
The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, officially confirmed the grave nature of the fire incident on Sunday.
The unfolding tragedy has gripped the community, emphasizing the immediate need for coordinated efforts to combat the flames and mitigate the extensive damage inflicted upon the iconic Mandilas Market.
