
Cajetan Mmuta, Awka
Another fire incident has destroyed goods worth several millions of naira at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra’ state.
The early morning fire was said to have started at about 4:00am in the market on Tuesday.
Findings revealed that the fire started at the popular Abada/Lace Line, where different types of clothing materials are sold.
It was further learnt that the inferno first started with the White House building which housed offices, halls and shops, before it spread to other shops within the area.
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According to the eye witness, the fire outbreak was discovered through thick smoke that emitted out from the area, at which residents and shop owners quickly rushed for possible rescue.
A combined efforts of sympathizers and shop owners saved to put off the fire, though heavy loss was recorded at the end.
The Anambra State Fire Chief, Mr. Martin Agbili, could not be reached for comment on the incident.



