Fire destroys 75 buildings and 35 temporary structures at Kano timber market

A fire at Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano State destroyed 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures at about 7:39 a.m. on Saturday. Kano State Fire Service spokesperson PFS Kabiru Isah Jafaru said firefighters were alerted by timber dealer Alhaji Abba and dispatched from several stations in the metropolitan area. The fire had spread to several sections of the market before crews arrived. Firefighters brought it under control and stopped it from spreading further; Jafaru urged traders to take precautions, particularly during the harmattan season.