A fire outbreak was, yesterday, reported at about 1:50am at a plaza located at plastic market by Amobi street Onitsha in Anambra State.
In a release by, Haruna Mohammed, the Anambra police PPRO,
Police operatives led by DPO, Onitsha, SP Ifeanyi Iburu quickly mobilised to the scene and cordoned off the Area to prevent looting and further catastrophe.
The state fire Service was equally contacted and they responded promptly.
The fire was eventually extinguished with the help of fire fighters and other sympathizers in the area.
No loss of life or injury was reported and investigation is ongoing to ascertain the extent of damage and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Bala Kuryas, has appeal to the public to always apply safety precautions especially by switching off all electrical appliances in their homes, shops and work places when not in use in order to avert similar ugly incidents which could also lead to loss of lives and injuries especially during this harmattan period.
