Video: Fire engulfs popular Ibro Fish Restaurant in Abuja after New Year countdown

Abdullateef Fowewe

A massive fire broke out at Ibro Fish Aquarium Restaurant in Abuja shortly after the New Year celebrations on January 1, 2026, turning joyous festivities into chaos.

Video: Fire engulfs popular Ibro Fish Restaurant in Abuja after New Year countdown

Eyewitness social media posts captured flames raging through the popular eatery, known for its aquarium-themed dining and lively atmosphere.

The blaze reportedly ignited from massive fireworks discharged immediately following the midnight countdown, rapidly spreading to engulf both Ibro Fish and the adjacent Cske Hut.

Videos circulating online show thick black smoke billowing from the structure as panicked crowds fled the scene, highlighting the dangers of unregulated pyrotechnics during celebrations.

No official casualty figures have been confirmed yet, but preliminary reports suggest property damage is extensive.