Items value tens of millions of naira have been destroyed in a midnight fireplace outbreak at Ahịa Mgbede, located reverse the New Motor Spare Components Market in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The inferno, which started within the early hours of Tuesday, left a number of outlets in ruins, with items and properties diminished to ashes.
The tragic incident has plunged the affected enterprise homeowners into agony and despair.
Eyewitnesses mentioned the hearth raged for a number of minutes earlier than firefighters arrived, whereas victims and sympathizers struggled to salvage what they may.
One of many victims, recognized merely as Uche, narrated the devastation saying “We arrived this morning to seek out our outlets diminished to rubble. The loss is immeasurable and has despatched shockwaves by way of all the enterprise group.”
He added that the reason for the hearth remained unknown however disclosed that many store homeowners have been severely affected.
He additionally recounted how a feminine sufferer, overwhelmed with heartbreak and frustration, tried to hurt herself however was restrained and consoled by sympathizers.
The Anambra State Hearth Service confirmed the incident in a press release issued by its Media and Publicity Unit, led by the state fireplace chief, Chukwudi Chiketa.
The assertion learn, “The Anambra State Firefighters attended to an enormous fireplace outbreak at Ahịa Mgbede, positioned reverse the Motor Spare Components Market, Uruagu Nnewi, in Nnewi North Native Authorities Space of Anambra State.
“The misery name was acquired at 2:15 am on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Firemen and firefighting tools from the Nnewi and Ogidi Hearth Stations have been instantly deployed to the scene.
“Our Firemen fought tirelessly to comprise the hearth, nevertheless it reignited later this morning. Efforts are ongoing to fully extinguish the hearth.”
The fireplace chief confirmed that no casualties had been recorded as of the time of submitting this report.
He, nonetheless, urged the general public to undertake fireplace security measures and promptly report fireplace outbreaks to the hearth service.
“At all times take heed to fireplace and keep away from actions that would set off outbreaks. Hearth is harmful however preventable. When incidents happen, name the Hearth Service instantly to allow well timed intervention,” the assertion learn.