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Nigeria Urban Market Disaster Log
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Data detailing market fires reported in Nigerian newspapers spanning 2019 and early 2020. This information was compiled by logging reported incidents found via search results, primarily aiming to provide a clear summary of these frequent events. The intent behind collating this data is to facilitate analysis that could ultimately lead to suggesting lasting solutions to the recurring issue of market fires across Nigeria. The original search summary was provided in an Excel format.
Columns
The dataset contains twenty columns, documenting various aspects of each incident:
- Identifier: A unique ID for each fire incident.
- Date of Fire: The exact date the incident occurred.
- Market Name: The commonly known name of the affected market (e.g., Oja Bisi Market).
- Src: A link to the source report, often a Nigerian newspaper article.
- State: The state where the market is situated (Lagos State and Enugu State are frequently observed).
- Region: The geographical region of Nigeria where the fire took place (South-West and South-East are key regions documented).
- Type of Market: Categorisation of the market, typically either General Goods or specialized types, such as Timber Market.
- LGA: The specific Local Government Area of the market location.
- Actual Start Location: The reported place within the market where the fire originated (often 'Unspecified').
- Fire put out by: The reported entity responsible for extinguishing the fire, most frequently 'Firefighters'.
- Reported Start Time: The time of day the fire was reported to have started.
- Fatalities: Whether any deaths were reported during the incident.
- Looting: Whether any looting was reported during or after the fire.
- Reported Causes: The suggested or known cause of the fire (e.g., Generator Fire, Unknown).
- Recurring?: Indicates if the fire is a recurring occurrence in that location.
- Estimated Loss (N): The estimated monetary loss, often noted as 'Undisclosed'.
Distribution
The data file is supplied as a CSV, titled Market Fires 2020.csv, and has a small file size of 5.77 kB. The structure consists of 20 records across 20 distinct columns. The logged incidents span a period from the beginning of 2019, with the documented records covering dates primarily between 31 December 2019 and 16 February 2020.
Usage
This data is suitable for quantitative analysis focused on disaster patterns and risk mitigation. Ideal uses include:
- Geographical studies to map high-risk states and LGAs.
- Investigating correlations between market type and incident frequency.
- Analysing typical causes of market fires to inform prevention strategies.
- Evaluating the reported effectiveness and speed of emergency response services.
- Tracking monetary loss estimations across various incidents.
Coverage
The geographic scope is focused solely on Nigeria, documenting incidents across 12 unique states and four regions, with a strong emphasis on the South-West and South-East. The temporal coverage includes market fires reported from the start of 2019 through to February 2020. The dataset specifically focuses on market structures, including both General Goods markets and specialist locations like Timber Markets.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and Academics: For detailed social and economic studies on recurring infrastructural failures and urban risk in Nigeria.
- Policy Analysts: To inform government policy regarding urban planning, fire safety regulations, and emergency preparedness.
- Journalists: For investigative reporting on disaster management and frequency of property loss.
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): To identify communities in need of safety education and material support.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Nigerian Commercial Market Fire Incidents (2019–2020)
- Nigeria Urban Market Disaster Log
- Market Fire Tracking Data: Nigeria
Attributes
Original Data Source: Nigeria Urban Market Disaster Log
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