Fire Ravages Shops, Offices In Plateau

A fire outbreak has occurred at the Old Airport Junction in Jos, the Plateau State capital, destroying several shops and offices in the area.

It was learnt that the incident has left traders and business owners counting their losses as well as level of damages.

Eyewitnesses told the press that the inferno began around 4:00 pm on Wednesday, prompting frantic calls to the fire services in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas.

“I came out of my office and saw fire everywhere. I don’t know the actual cause, but I immediately contacted the fire service. Thankfully, they mobilized their teams who are currently trying to extinguish the fire,” said a witness identified himself as John Michael.

The Chairman of Jos South Local Government Area, Mr Silas Dung, confirmed the incident, stating, “I have just been informed about the fire, and I am currently at the scene to assess the situation.”

An official of the Jos Fire Service, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said their personnel were promptly deployed to contain the blaze.

“Once we received the report, our team was dispatched to the location. We have managed to put out the fire to prevent it from spreading further,” the official said.