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Again, fire guts Balogun market, Lagos

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A highrise building at the popular Balogun market on Lagos Island is currently on fire, The PUNCH has gathered.
Eyewitnesses told The PUNCH that the fire started from the building opposite Oluwole Car Park on Martins Street. Details of the fire incident are still sketchy.

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