Video: Shops burnt as fire breaks out at Idumota market

Fire erupted at the popular Idumota market in Lagos state in the early hours of Monday 20, leaving shops burnt.

The fire engulfed three buildings, including two 2-storey structures and one three-storey building.

In a video making the rounds, fire service operatives were seen in the area with onlookers, making efforts to put out the fire.

As of the time of writing this report, the cause of the fire was unknown.

See the video below: