Millions lost as midnight fire guts Onitsha plastic market

A late-night fire has gutted the popular plastic market in Amobi street, Onitsha, Anambra state, destroying property worth hundreds of millions.

It was gathered the fire started around 1.50 am, burning down one of the plazas in the market.

No casualty was, however, recorded as the fire was put off with the help of fire fighters and other sympathisers in the area.

Haruna Mohammed, spokesperson of the state police command said investigation has commenced in ascertaining the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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“On 5/3/2021 at about 1:50am, there was a fire outbreak at a plaza located at plastic market by Amobi street Onitsha in Anambra State.

“Police operatives led by DPO, CPS Onitsha SP Ifeanyi Iburu quickly mobilised to the scene and cordoned off the area to prevent looting and further catastrophe.

“Fire Service was equally contacted and they responded promptly. The fire was extinguished with the help of firefighters and other sympathizers in the area.

“No loss of life and no injury have been reported. Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the extent of damage and circumstances surrounding the incident.”