Residents throw stones at fire fighters as fire guts Onitsha estate
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Residents throw stones at fire fighters as fire guts Onitsha estate

“We received the distress call at about 1058hours and our Fire fighters were deployed immediately”

An estate is on fire in Nkwelle Ezunnaka in Onitsha, Anambra State.

The fire was said to have been caused by fallen petrol tanker.

It was however gathered that the fire fighters were attacked by some angry residents who hurled stones at them, accusing them of late arrival.

Confirming the incident, Director, State Fire Service, Engr. Martin Agbili said he quickly deployed his men to the scene after receiving the distress call at about 10. 58am

He however said he had contacted the Police of that zone for assistance.

He said, “It is very unfortunate for the ugly actions of people towards fire fighters and Fire Service.

“Can you imagine, my men and the first fire trucks got to the Fire Scene of T-junction Nkwelle and people start throwing stones at them.

“People should understand that Fire Service is only coming to render help when there is fire outbreak and not the cause of the fire.

“However, we had to reverse but we are still standing-by within Nkwelle although far from the fire scene.

“It must be noted that we received the distress call at about 1058hours and our Fire fighters and fire trucks were deployed immediately to the fire scene by Chidiebele Cy Obika and others.”

The fire was still raging as at time of filing the report.

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