By Izunna Okafor, Awka
Fire gutted a duplex at Mopol Base Junction, along the Old Amansea-Awka Road in Anambra State, on Saturday evening, with firefighters from the Anambra State Fire Service swiftly mobilising to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.
The fire outbreak was reported to the Fire Service at about 6:30pm on Saturday, September 5, following which its personnel and firefighting equipment were immediately deployed to the scene.
According to the Media and Publicity Unit of the Anambra State Fire Service, the affected property comprised a duplex with a boys’ quarters apartment, while a shuttle bus was also parked within the compound.
The firefighters, on arrival, commenced containment and extinguishing operations, eventually bringing the fire under control before it could spread to neighbouring properties.
Although no life was lost and no injury was recorded, the incident, according to the State Fire Service, affected parts of the building, including the roofing materials, household furniture, sections of the walls and other structural components. The shuttle bus parked within the premises was also reportedly affected by the fire.
A preliminary assessment by the Fire Service indicated that the blaze was caused by a power surge.
After successfully extinguishing the fire and confirming that the area was safe, the firefighters secured the scene before withdrawing at about 7:30pm.
The Fire Service used the incident to reiterate the importance of making prompt emergency calls whenever a fire outbreak is noticed, noting that early intervention could prevent fires from escalating and causing more extensive damage to lives and property.
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