By Abdullahi Tukur
The Bureau Newspaper | June 8, 2025
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State – A devastating fire engulfed the popular Wood and Timber Market, locally known as Kara Market, in the early hours of Sunday, razing dozens of shops and destroying property worth millions of naira.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started unexpectedly and spread rapidly through the market before emergency responders and firefighters could arrive. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but traders say the loss is massive.
Despite the intensity of the blaze, no lives were lost.
In response to the incident, the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State visited the scene on behalf of the state government, where he donated ₦10 million to support affected traders and help them begin the process of recovery.
“We deeply sympathize with the victims of this unfortunate disaster,” he said. “The state government is committed to supporting them as they recover from their losses.”
The cause of the fire remains unknown at the time of this report, though investigations are ongoing.