Fire Guts 110 Structures At Kano Timber Market

A fire outbreak has damaged 110 structures at the Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano State.

The incident is said to have occurred at about 7:39am on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, PFS Kabiru Jafaru, the fire affected 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures.
He explained that the fire started at a timber dealer’s premises belonging to one Alhaji Abba before spreading to other sections of the market.

He said firefighters from various stations within the Kano metropolis were immediately mobilised to the scene following the receipt of the distress call.

Jafaru said the firefighters successfully brought the inferno under control and prevented it from spreading to other sections of the market.

He, however, did not disclose the estimated value of goods and property lost in the incident or the cause of the fire.

The spokesperson quoted the Executive Director of the Service to have urged traders and business owners to remain vigilant and observe fire safety measures, particularly during the harmattan season, when the risk of fire outbreaks could increase.

He advised members of the public to take necessary precautions to prevent avoidable fire incidents.