Fire on Tuesday, 31 December, 2025 gutted the popular Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos State, destroying at least 10 shops and goods worth millions of naira.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday, 31 December, 2025.
According to the agency, it received an emergency call at about 5:50 p.m. reporting a fire outbreak at the market located around Bolade, Oshodi.
Firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene and arrived within five minutes, successfully preventing the blaze from spreading beyond the affected area.
Providing details, the Controller of the Service, Margaret Adeseye, said the fire was limited to a cluster of five 40-foot container shops arranged in two rows, bringing the total number of affected shops to 10.
She explained that the shops were mainly used for the storage and sale of clothing materials kept in bales, which fuelled the fire.
However, the swift response of emergency personnel ensured that the inferno was contained.
“The fire has been completely curtailed and the situation is under control. There is no threat to other sections of the market,” Adeseye said.
She assured residents and traders that necessary measures were taken to protect lives and property, adding that no casualty was recorded.
An investigation has also been launched to determine the cause of the fire, with further updates to be communicated as needed.
