A fire outbreak has destroyed eight shops in the Oju-Odo Academy area of Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving traders counting their losses.

The incident occurred at No. 2, Mobolorunduro, Balaro Street, in the Ona-Ara Local Government Area of the state.

According to the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, firefighters responded to a distress call in the early hours of Wednesday and immediately deployed personnel to the scene to contain the blaze.

The agency said eight out of 11 shops in the affected row were severely damaged before the fire was brought under control. Prompt intervention by firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to nearby buildings and the remaining shops.

No casualties were recorded in the incident.Authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, while residents and business owners have been advised to observe fire safety measures and equip their premises with fire extinguishers to reduce the risk of future incidents.