Fire razes five houses, 24 shops in Ondo

A midnight fire has razed five houses and 24 shops at Obanla area, Akure Ondo State capital.

Witnesses said the fire which was caused by a mini gas station located in the area, destroyed goods worth millions of naira.

The fire was said to have started at about 11pm on Sunday night but officials of the State Fire Service arrived late which made many goods to be destroyed.