Fire Guts Popular Shopping Outlet In Calabar | Sahara Reporters

Firefighters had reportedly arrived at the scene and were making efforts to put out the raging flames as of the time of filing this report.

A fire outbreak is currently raging at SPAR, a popular shopping outlet in Calabar, Cross River State, with thick smoke billowing across parts of the city on Saturday morning.

The fire, which reportedly started inside the shopping outlet, has attracted attention from residents and passersby as fierce flames could be seen from Barracks Road, located about 100 yards away from the scene.

The intensity of the fire reportedly sent a thick cloud of smoke into the surrounding area, raising concerns among residents and people within the vicinity of the shopping outlet.

Firefighters had reportedly arrived at the scene and were making efforts to put out the raging flames as of the time of filing this report.

The firefighting operation was said to be ongoing, with efforts focused on containing the blaze and preventing it from spreading to other sections of the shopping outlet or nearby buildings.

The circumstances surrounding the outbreak remained unclear as authorities and emergency responders had yet to establish what triggered the fire.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

It was also not immediately clear whether the incident resulted in any casualties or the extent of damage caused to property and goods within the shopping outlet.

The development has generated concern among residents, particularly because SPAR is a popular shopping destination that attracts a large number of customers.

Details surrounding the incident, including the extent of the damage and whether anyone was injured, are expected to emerge as emergency responders conclude their operation at the scene.

Authorities are also expected to commence an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the fire and assess the level of damage recorded.

The fire comes as emergency responders continue their efforts to prevent the flames from causing further destruction within the busy Calabar area.

As of the time of filing this report, firefighters remained at the scene battling the blaze, while the cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage remained unknown.