JUST IN: Fire breaks out at Udu timber market as youths, others fight fire with buckets of water
A fire outbreak has consumed the timber market in Udu area of Delta state. The timber market is close to the bridge connecting Warri to Udu.
The fire was seen in a video posted by one Sunny Basikoro billowing into the air with heavy smoke accompanying the fire.
Basokoro and others on the video were seen calling on the state fire service to come to their aid as the fire with its yellow tongue was licking up the timber.
Some of the youths around were seen carrying bucket with water but their efforts were futile as the fire burned and spread.
The youths appeared helpless as they could not get close to the fire. Tue cause of the fire was not disclosed in the video.