The fire outbreak is reported to have started from Anambra Plaza at Martins area of the market.
The inferno, according to eyewitnesses have spread to about five structures and firefighters are currently battling it.
Traders are however in a great panic as they are trying to salvage their goods and move to safety.
Another fire incident at Balogun Market… Lord have Mercy pic.twitter.com/uGPvxuKDln
— Immaculate Collins (@Sprezzatura2020) January 29, 2020
Balogun market is on fire again! We need the fire service immediately @Gidi_Traffic @Mr_JAGs pic.twitter.com/nifTxU4dJs
— A.D.A (@adanne_a) January 29, 2020
🆘️! I understand Anambra plaza at Balogun Market on Lagos Island is on fire.
Cc: @TrafficChiefNG @fedfirelagos @LAG_FireService @lasemasocial
Please help ASAP pic.twitter.com/vK7ZQC03EU— Daniel Semeniworima (@DaniSeme2) January 29, 2020