A devastating fire incident occurred at the popular Iweka Road, close to Ochanja market, Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday night, destroying shops and goods estimated to be worth millions of naira.
The fire, which started at about 8:30 pm, ravaged many shops, leaving traders to count their losses.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, but it is reported that the fire raged for several minutes before the arrival of firefighters.
Many traders had already closed for the day and gone home, leaving their goods and properties vulnerable to the fire.
The Anambra State Fire Service confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that they received a distress call at about 9:40 pm and immediately deployed a crew of firemen and firefighting equipment to the scene.
According to the state fire chief, Chukwudi Chiketa, the firefighters fought gallantly to contain the incident, stopping the fire from further escalation.
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The incident affected four shops in a two-storey building, which contained furniture materials such as leather and foam. Fortunately, many other shops were saved due to the prompt intervention of the firefighters.
The crew withdrew from the scene at 3:05 am on Wednesday, after bringing the fire under control.