A residential duplex located in Obiofia Nnewi Ichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, experienced a devastating fire incident resulting in the destruction of properties worth millions of naira.
The fire, which took place at approximately 7pm on Thursday, was allegedly triggered by an electric spark caused by a power surge.
Martin Agbili, the state’s fire chief, confirmed that while no lives were lost in the blaze, the buildings sustained significant damage due to the inferno.
He said, “At about 1902hrs (7.02 pm) of Thursday 24-08-2023, Anambra State Fire Service, received a distress call of a fire outbreak at Obiofia Nnewi Ichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area
“Immediately, our fire truck and diligent firefighters were deployed to the fire scene to fight, extinguish and control the fire.
“The cause of the fire outbreak was a result electric spark from a power surge.
“The building was seriously affected by the fire but no life was lost during the firefighting. A lot were saved as all surrounding buildings were saved from the effect of fire spread.
“Our firefighters left the fire incident scene at about 2130hrs (9.30 pm).”
