Factory Fire in Anambra State Destroys Property Worth Millions
- A factory in Nnewichi, Nnewi North, Anambra state was engulfed by fire on Wednesday morning
- The blaze, which began around 5.30am, destroyed millions worth of tissue papers and baby clothing items
- Firefighters battled the flames as residents watched, with officials confirming no casualties were recorded
Property worth millions of naira was gutted by fire on Wednesday morning in a factory located in Nnewichi, Nnewi North local government area of Anambra state.
The inferno, which reportedly started around 5.30am, destroyed large quantities of tissue papers and baby clothing items, including diapers.
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Residents caught by surprise
A resident of the area, Obinna Okoye, said the fire took them by surprise as many were still asleep when the incident occurred. He explained that firefighters arrived promptly to battle the flames.
“The fire service men are still trying to quench the fire. You know how inflammable pampers and tissue papers can be,” he added.
Confirming the incident, the Commander of Fire Service in charge of Nnewi zone, F Jerry, said the fire had been brought under control. He noted that no casualties were recorded during the incident.
According to him, the cause of the fire was yet to be determined at the time of reporting.
Speaking with Legit.ng, AbdulRasheed Hussaini, a policy analyst based in Nigeria, analyzed the fire safety standards in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector:
“The factory fire in Anambra is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of industrial hubs to sudden disasters. While it is a relief that no casualties were recorded, the incident depicted the urgent need for stronger fire safety measures in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Factories storing highly flammable goods like paper and textiles require not only rapid response capacity but also preventive infrastructure such as modern fire detection systems, adequate hydrants, and regular safety drills.”
Multiple fire incidents destroy properties
Legit.ng earlier reported that Properties worth millions of Naira have been destroyed in multiple fire incidents in Oyo state.
Two of the fire incidents occurred in Ibadan, the state capital and consumed properties, including goods and other wares.
According to the general manager of the Oyo State Services Agency, Akinyemi Akinyinka, more damage could have been done in the early hours of Saturday, May 10, but for the intervention of the agency.
Source: Legit.ng
