Preliminary investigation by Lagos state emergency managment agency[LASEMA] revealed that the cause of the Balogun market inferno was an attempt by someone to refuel a generator
The General Manager of LASEMA, Femi Osanyintolu made the revelation to newsmen, adding that no casualty was recorded in the incident.
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A fire outbreak had earlier occurred two months ago on the same street. This is a similar cause of the inferno.
LASEMA also confirmed to EKOHOTBLOG reporters that seven buildings were affected by the fire, out of which two collapsed.
Emergency officials are currently battling the fire and trying to evacuate the adjoining buildings as traders are making efforts to salvage their goods.
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