Two separate fire outbreaks in Bade Local Government Area and Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State have destroyed property worth millions of naira.
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) disclosed this in a post shared on its official Facebook page.
According to the agency, the first fire occurred around 9:20 p.m. on March 4, 2026, at Kara Market, situated opposite Federal University Gashua.
“The blaze consumed large quantities of animal feed and firewood, reducing traders’ inventories to ashes within hours.
“While no fatalities have been reported, the economic shockwaves are deeply felt as many families depend solely on these market activities for survival”, SEMA posted.
In another incident, the agency said a fire broke out at the Karasuwa Garun Guna cyclic market and nearby Mattafari village at about 3:00 p.m. on March 5.
“The fire has completely destroyed three shops and 12 local stalls, with at least 61 individuals directly losing their primary sources of income.
“The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) assessment teams already deployed to both locations, assess and recommend immediate, medium and long term solutions”, it said.
SEMA also expressed concern over the recurring fire outbreaks across the state, noting that such incidents often occur unexpectedly and lead to the destruction of both businesses and homes, worsening the hardship faced by already vulnerable households.
