Scene of Osun fire incident. Photo: Bola Bamigbola
Panic gripped residents and traders in the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, on Sunday after a fire engulfed a warehouse used for storing plastic containers.
The affected facility is located close to a filling station and the Dugbe Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, raising fears that the blaze could spread to nearby buildings.
As of 7:10 p.m., when our correspondent left the scene, firefighters were still battling to contain the inferno, which was reported at about 2 p.m.
The strategic location of the warehouse heightened anxiety among residents and business owners, many of whom watched as firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading.
