A massive fire swept through Ore in the early hours of Friday night, destroying a well-known hotel and multiple shops. The blaze razed business premises in Nigeria's commercial hub, leaving traders devastated.
Panic gripped residents as flames tore through the bustling commercial district. Eyewitnesses reported the fire spread with alarming speed across the area.
Investigators had not yet determined what sparked the inferno at press time. However, those at the scene suggested flammable materials stored in some shops fueled the rapid destruction.
When our reporters arrived, affected business owners were surveying the wreckage. Sympathisers had gathered to support the victims of the disaster.
One trader, known as Star Boy, spoke of his shock and heartbreak. "We heard screams about the fire and by the time anyone could help, everything was already burning," he recounted.
According to him, many entrepreneurs had lost their only source of income. The incident left the community reeling from the scale of damage inflicted.
Firefighters moved in quickly to tackle the blaze. Their swift action prevented the flames from consuming nearby buildings and adjoining commercial premises.
Residents pointed to the stockpiling of combustible goods in the affected shops. They believe this contributed significantly to how fast the fire consumed everything.
No deaths were recorded from the incident, officials confirmed. Goods and property worth several million naira were destroyed in the fire.
Ore, the local government headquarters, is a major trading centre in the state. Business activities remain disrupted as traders assess their losses following the tragedy.
