One Seriously Burnt as Fire Engulfs Diesel Storage Site in Anambra
One person has sustained serious burns after a fire engulfed a diesel storage facility at Ndieze Nwankwo, along Edibros Road, Uruagu, in the Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, reportedly destroyed several storage tanks and other property, while thick smoke and explosions triggered panic among residents in the area. An eyewitness said the fire raged for several minutes before firefighters arrived and brought it under control, preventing it from spreading further. The injured person was reportedly rushed to a hospital for treatment, while no death was recorded. The incident was suspected to be a case of arson, although the actual cause had yet to be established.
Confirming the development in a statement on Monday, the Head of the Media and Publicity Unit of the Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, said the agency received a distress call at about 5:45 pm on November 1 and immediately deployed firefighters to the scene. He said some of the diesel storage tanks were affected by the fire, adding that an allegation of deliberate ignition had been raised, but the cause remained subject to investigation. According to him, firefighting operations ended at 8:58 pm on Sunday, after the blaze had been contained. The state fire service urged residents to exercise caution when handling and storing petroleum products and encouraged members of the public to report emergencies promptly to enable a swift response and minimise loss of lives and property.
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