A fire has broken out at Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, Nigeria, destroying parts of the market.

According to reports, the fire started in one of the buildings around 6:20 AM. It quickly spread to a nearby building. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Residents, passersby, and firefighters rushed to the scene, trying to save goods and properties from the burning building.

Chukwudi Chiketa, the Head of Media and Publicity for the Anambra State Fire Service, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.

He assured the public that firefighters were actively working to control the fire.

“The Anambra State Fire Service is currently working to put out the fire at Ifejika Street, by Sokoto Road, Onitsha,” Chiketa said.

He also urged residents to stay calm, as the fire service is doing everything possible to contain the situation.