CITIZENS COMPASS –The Anambra State Fire Service has confirmed a midnight fire outbreak at Ahịa Mgbede, opposite the New Motor Spare Parts Market in Nnewi area of the State.
The agency confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Unit, led by Chukwudi Chiketa.
It reads, “The Anambra State Firefighters attended to a massive fire outbreak at Ahịa Mgbede, located opposite the Motor Spare Parts Market, Uruagu Nnewi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
“The distress call was received at 2:15 am on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Firemen and firefighting equipment from the Nnewi and Ogidi Fire Stations were immediately deployed to the scene.
“Our Firemen fought tirelessly to contain the fire, but it reignited later this morning. Efforts are ongoing to completely extinguish the fire.”
“Always be conscious of fire and avoid actions that could trigger outbreaks. Fire is dangerous but preventable. When incidents occur, call the Fire Service immediately to enable timely intervention,” the statement read.
Eyewitnesses’ accounts said goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in the midnight which began in the early hours of Tuesday reducing several shops with goods and properties.to ashes.
