JUST IN: Fire Razes Katsina Central Market, Destroys Goods (Photos)

An early morning raging fire outbreak in Katsina central market has gulped materials worth millions of naira.

It was learnt that the fire started around 7am from the side of the shops that houses grinding machines and food stuff sellers.

It is estimated that hundreds of shops on the main lane of the market and a bank have been affected.

Hundreds of youths are seen around the market assisting to evacuate items from other shops.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained but some traders at the market said that it might have been caused by smoking of cigarettes

Men of the State and Federal Fire Service stations were still battling to put out the fire as at the time of filing the report.

See photos below;