Fire
4 LAS News stories tagged “Fire”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Fire destroys 15 shops and damages 25 others at Ibadan’s Bodija market
A blaze broke out early Monday at the Bodija foodstuffs market, destroying 15 shops and partially damaging 25 more, with traders losing millions of naira. Firefighters led by Assistant Chief Bamidele contained the fire, attributing the outbreak to a suspected electrical fault.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 3 sources
Four service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military training base
A fast‑moving blaze at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Oct. 17 killed four service members and left at least 39 people in hospital, with 19 in critical condition, as authorities investigate the cause amid high winds and extensive damage.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 23:15 WAT · 8 sources
Petrol tanker collision sparks fire, destroys buildings in Agbor, Delta State
A petrol tanker that collided with another vehicle on Old Lagos‑Asaba Road in Agbor, Delta State, burst into flames after a brake failure, causing widespread damage to nearby structures and vehicles. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left several buildings, including a chemist shop, destroyed, while authorities have yet to confirm casualties.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 14:45 WAT · 2 sources
Fire breaks out at Oluku Market, Benin City
A fire destroyed a row of roadside shops and stalls at Oluku Market in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday afternoon, according to videos sent to LAS News.
Lawal Ayo · 15 Oct 2026, 15:30 WAT