By Cajetan Mmuta
Another fire incident has engulfed Ose Main Market, in Onitsha, the commercial town of Anambra State.
The cause of the fire which occured in the early hours of Saturday is yet to be ascertained.
it was gathered that the market inferno started at about 1.02am.
The areas affected include 4, Ajasa Street, where traters sell drums of chemicals and other inflemable materials are sold.
The Anambra State Chief fire officer, Engr Martin Agbili, who confirmed the incident said fire fighters who were immediately deployed in the scene, after a distress call, battled the fire all through the night.
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“At about 1:02am of today (Saturday), the Anambra State Fire Service, received a distress call of fire outbreak at No 4 Ajasa Street, Ose Main Market, Onitsha, where they sell drums of chemical.
“Immediately, we deployed our fire truck and our ever ready and fearless Firefighters to the fire scene. We swift into action, battled the fire, controlled and fought it to a standstill.
“The cause of the fire was unknown as nobody was there when it started. Although, the fire destroyed many shops and other good worth millions of naira but no life was lost during the incident. A lot were saved as we prevented the fire from spreading to other shops around the scene.
“It is important to know that we must always switch off our electrical and electronic appliances especially when it is not in use.
“We must also know that we are at the peak of the harmattan. Avoid anything that can cause fire outbreak at this season.”
