One killed in Bauchi market fire

A fire outbreak at the Muda Lawan market in Bauchi State led to the death of one person.

The fire which started after a truckload of mattresses caught fire on Thursday April 16, destroyed several shops and cars parked close to the market. 

Eyewitnesses told Channels TV that the firefighters were attacked by angry youths for arriving late to put out the fire. The fire was put out after the firefighters went back to reinforce a stronger team

Here are photos from the scene of the incident below;