Fire destroys six shops in Lagos market

A fire incident at Aswani Mechanic Village in Lagos destroyed six shops. Learn how a power surge caused the Lagos market fire and the emergency response.

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August 16, 2026 · 23:15 · 5 min read

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A fire incident at Aswani Mechanic Village in Lagos destroyed six shops. Learn how a power surge caused the Lagos market fire and the emergency response.

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