Electronics and documents worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident at a 2-storey building in Kwata junction in Awka, Anambra State capital.
The incident which occurred around 11am on Tuesday, affected the roof of the structure near Ministry of Agriculture.
Confirming the incident, State Fire Chief, Engr Martin Agbili said the fire was caused by power surge, adding that no casualty was recorded in the inferno.
He stressed the importance of early fire calls as that would determine response time of fire fighters to any fire incident.
He said, “At about 1100hrs (11am) of Tuesday 23-01-2024, Anambra State Fire Service, received a distress call of fire outbreak at a plaza (Valuation House) of two storey building at Kwata Junction and in front of Ministry of Agriculture which is housing different offices.
“Immediately, we deployed our fire truck and firefighters to scene of fire, and we fought, controlled and extinguished the fire with the assistance of some individuals.
“The cause of the fire was as a result of Power Surge. No life was lost during the fire outbreak.
“The fire which emanated from the roof of the building, affected the roof of the building, some electronic and some documents. We we able to save the entire building (plaza).
“We left the fire scene at about 1247hrs (12.47pm).
“It is important to know that early fire calls will always determine the response time of fire service to any fire incident.”
