Traders at the Creek Road Market in Old Port Harcourt Township, Rivers State, have been left counting their losses after a fire destroyed goods and properties reportedly worth millions of naira.
The fire affected the section of the market relocated to Number Three Field, where traders were seen assessing the extent of the destruction.
Several affected traders were reportedly trying to determine the value of goods and property lost in the incident as they came to terms with the damage.
The cause of the fire remained unknown as of the time of filing this report. Traders and eyewitnesses were said to be unable to establish what triggered the blaze.
The incident has raised concerns among traders, particularly those whose businesses and merchandise were affected by the fire.
There were no confirmed reports of fatalities as of press time.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the cause of the fire or provide a confirmed estimate of the total value of goods and property destroyed.
Further details are expected as investigations and damage assessments continue.
