There was a fire outbreak at the plaza of the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State on Wednesday.
According to eyewitnesses, Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed by a late-night fire caused by an electrical fault.
Also, the fire destroyed shops on the third floor of the three-storey building located near the main market.
One of the traders in the market disclosed that before firefighters could arrive, the damage had already been done.
“We were calling the fire service and they have not responded. See how goods belonging to traders are being destroyed before their eyes,” she lamented.
A police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the sad news, said no life was lost in the incident.
He said;
“Preliminary investigation shows that the fire was caused by an electric spark and was put out by combined efforts of the police and fire service team.
“The situation has been brought under control. The Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng advises the public to always take precautionary measures to avert such ugly incidents.”
CREDIT: PUNCH
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