By Samuel Oyadongha

Yenagoa—A section of Swali mini market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, was yesterday, razed by fire.

Though the immediate cause of the inferno, which started at 1.30am could not be ascertained, it was gathrerd that about 133 shops were destroyed by the blaze with goods worth millions of naira destroyed.

Some of the shop owners, who rushed to scene, it was learnt watched helplessly as the inferno swept through the section close to the slaughter area.

Others it was gathered had travelled for the yuletide and may not return until January.

Fire caused by firecrackers at Idumota market Lagos.

A resident close to the area, said the inferno might have been caused by bush fire and aided by the harmattan wind.

Contacted, Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Fidelis Odunna, confirmed the incident, adding that the police would carry out an investigation to determine the cause of the inferno.