An early morning fire has destroyed hundreds of shops at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The fire reportedly started around midnight on Monday, August 24, 2026, and affected several sections of the market.
Traders dealing in gold, furniture, second-hand clothing and other goods were among those whose shops were reportedly destroyed in the blaze.
An eyewitness identified as Iya Alia said she could not determine the exact time the fire started but confirmed that it broke out around midnight.
“The fire started around midnight. I cannot be specific about that time. Those affected were gold sellers, furniture sellers, second-hand clothes sellers and many others. The shops affected were almost 300,” she said.
The fire has since been contained.
The cause of the outbreak remains unknown as of the time of filing this report.
The incident has left affected traders facing significant losses, with the extent of the damage expected to become clearer as assessments continue.
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