The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that the smoke was still bellowing from the blazing barge in the evening of August 5.
The barge, owned by Sterling Oil Global, according to a source, was
being used in transferring crude oil to a vessel when the disaster
struck
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He said that the stalls affected were outside the market, adding that the damage was reduced by the quick response of the fire officials.
He said: “The large number was recorded because the security men did not invite firemen on time
The incident happened about 7.30pm on Monday when residents of the apartment were arriving their homes
It was gathered that the fire, which raged uncontrollably initially, started on the third floor at about 4pm and lasted till 8pm before fire fighters succeeded in putting it out