A fire outbreak has put the popular Balogun market on Lagos Island in the news again.

Eyewitnesses say the fire began from the building opposite Oluwole Car Park on Martins Street.

Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu’s aide, Jubril Gawat confirmed the incident saying some parts of Balogun, Lagos Island gutted Fire again

Some Parts of Balogun, Lagos Island is on Fire again … 3 Buildings at the same time .. Our Emergency Agencies have been mobilized to the scene … Once again, The dry season is very harsh … Ensure u follow safety procedures properly (4th pic) #ForAGreaterLagos pic.twitter.com/Ju58ILg5eq

— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) January 29, 2020

“Some Parts of Balogun, Lagos Island is on Fire again … 3 Buildings at the same time .. Our Emergency Agencies have been mobilized to the scene … Once again, The dry season is very harsh … Ensure u follow safety procedures properly,” he tweeted.

The last fire incident at the market was in November 2019.