Fir£ Razes Hundreds of Shops at Popular Oranyan Market, Ibadan

Fire Razes Hundreds of Shops at Popular Oranyan Market, Ibadan

Hundreds of shops have reportedly been destroyed in an early Monday morning fire outbreak at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Monday, August 24, 2026, reportedly affected a large section of the market located in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area.

Traders and residents were said to have been thrown into panic as flames engulfed several shops, destroying goods and other valuable property worth millions of naira.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known as of the time of filing this report.

Efforts were reportedly made to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to adjoining shops and buildings.

The extent of the damage and the estimated value of goods destroyed are yet to be officially confirmed.

The incident has once again raised concerns over fire safety measures in major markets, particularly the need for functional firefighting equipment, accessible emergency routes and regular safety inspections.
More details will be provided as authorities release further information on the incident.